Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Disability Act 2006 - SECT 192

Interim supervised treatment order by VCAT

192. Interim supervised treatment order by VCAT



(1) If an application for a supervised treatment order has been made under
section 191, VCAT may at the request of the Authorised Program Officer make an
interim supervised treatment order having effect until the application for a
supervised treatment order is determined.

(2) VCAT can only make an interim supervised treatment order if VCAT is
satisfied that it is necessary to detain the person to ensure compliance with
the treatment plan and prevent a significant risk of serious harm to another
person until the application for a supervised treatment order is determined.