SEVERE SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE TREATMENT ACT 2010
Table of Provisions
PART 1--PRELIMINARY
- 1 Purpose
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Objectives of Act
- 4 Definitions
- 5 Severe substance dependence
- 6 Meaning of treatment
- 7 Treatment centres
- 8 Criteria for detention and treatment
PART 2--DETENTION AND TREATMENT ORDER
Division 1--Magistrates' Court
Division 2--Application
- 10 Application for detention and treatment order
- 11 Guardian of person who is subject of proposed order
- 12 Recommendation for detention and treatment
- 13 Special warrant to examine person
- 14 Certificate of available services
Division 3--Hearing of application
- 15 Conduct of hearing
- 16 Evidence of service
- 17 Adjournment of hearing
- 18 Representation and appearance at hearing
- 19 Confidentiality
Division 4--Detention and treatment order
- 20 Detention and treatment order
- 21 Notification to treatment centre and currency of detention and treatment order
Division 5--Revocation of order
PART 3--ADMISSION, DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF PERSON AT TREATMENT CENTRE
Division 1--Admission to treatment centre
- 23 Initial examination
- 24 Nominated person
- 25 Other action required within 24 hours of admission
- 26 Statement of rights and entitlements
- 27 Role of Public Advocate
Division 2--Treatment
- 28 Consent to treatment and applicable principles
- 29 Interim treatment
- 30 Treatment
- 31 Second opinion
- 32 Transfer to another treatment centre
Division 3--Leave of absence
- 33 Leave of absence
- 34 Apprehension
Division 4--Discharge
- 35 Discharge from detention and treatment order
- 36 Discharge plan
PART 4--GENERAL
- 37 Power of entry
- 38 Power to restrain or sedate a person
- 39 Payment for recommendation
- 40 Regulations
- 41 Review
PART 5--REPEAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
