Repealed1984 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1984 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Lunacy Act · 1984 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The magistrate may as occasion requires by order in Pow~r to
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detam further wnttng aut onse t e urt er etention o t e a ege unattc for such a period not exceeding 10 days at a time as he thinks necessary:
Provided that no person shall be detained in accordance with the provisions of this section for a total period exceed-ing 30 days from the date on which he was first brought before the magistrate.
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