Mental Health Act · s 35

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s 35Examination of involuntary patient

(1)

Where an involuntary patient has been detained in a psychiatric facility pursuant to an order made in accordance with section 13(3)(b), he shall, before the expiration of the period of 6 months, be brought before the

Visitors who shall examine him and make inquiries relating to his admission and detention.

(2)

Where upon the examination and inquiry under subsection (1) the

Visitors —

(a)

are not satisfied that his continued detention is justified, the

Visitors shall order that he be discharged; or

(b)

are satisfied that his continued detention is justified, the

Visitors shall make an order for his detention for a further period not exceeding 6 months from the date of the order or such shorter period as the Director-General may specify.