Victorian Numbered Acts

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT 2022 (NO. 39 OF 2022) - SECT 584

    (1)     As soon as practicable after an intensive monitored supervision order is made, the authorised psychiatrist must ensure that all reasonable steps are taken—

        (a)     to inform the patient that the patient is subject to an intensive monitored supervision order; and

        (b)     to explain the purpose and effect of the order to the patient; and

        (c)     to give a copy of the order and a statement of rights to the patient.

    (2)     The authorised psychiatrist must ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to notify the following of the making of an intensive monitored supervision order—

        (a)     the patient's nominated support person;

        (b)     a guardian of the patient;

        (c)     a carer of the patient, if the authorised psychiatrist is satisfied that the making of the order will directly affect the carer and the care relationship.

    (3)     The Institute must ensure all reasonable steps are taken to notify the primary non-legal mental health advocacy service.