Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) If satisfied that the detention of a person under section 41 (1) or (2) is no longer justified then, subject to subsection (2)—
(a) the doctor who examined the person under section 43; or
(b) the chief psychiatrist; or
(c) the ACAT;
may order the release of the person before the period of detention authorised under that subsection expires.
(2) If the person detained under section 41 (1) or (2) is an accused person to whom an order under the Crimes Act, section 309 (1) applies—
(a) the doctor who examined the person under section 43; or
(b) the chief psychiatrist; or
(c) the ACAT;
shall notify the person in charge of an approved mental health facility if satisfied that the detention of the person is no longer justified.