Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002)

Chapter IV : Mental Health Review Boards

19. Powers and functions of Review Board

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(1)The Review Board must –
(a)consider appeals against decisions of the head of a health establishment;
(b)make decisions with regard to assisted or involuntary mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services;
(c)consider reviews and make decisions on assisted or involuntary mental health care users;
(d)consider 72-hour assessment made by the head of the health establishment and make decisions to provide further involuntary care, treatment and rehabilitation;

[Section 19(1)(d) substituted by  Notice No. R. 874 of 2014]

(e)consider applications for transfer of mental health care users to maximum security facilities; and
(f)consider periodic reports on the mental health status of mentally ill prisoners.

 

(2)The Review Board may, when performing its functions, consult or obtain representations from any person, including a person or body with expertise.