Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH (TREATMENT AND CARE) ACT 1994 - SECT 22A

    (1)     This section applies if the ACAT makes an order under section 22.

    (2)     The order may be executed by a police officer.

    (3)     The police officer—

        (a)     may, with necessary and reasonable assistance and force, enter any premises to arrest the person; and

        (b)     must use the minimum amount of force necessary to arrest the person and remove the person to the stated facility; and

        (c)     must, before removing the person, explain to the person the purpose of the order.