Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act*
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Bill overview
Bill NS203, “Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act in Nova Scotia allows the government to create regulations for involuntary psychiatric treatment. This means the government can set rules for when and how people can be treated for mental health issues without their consent. The act also gives the government the power to establish treatment facilities and programs for people who need involuntary treatment.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act.
- 02The Minister of Health shall establish a program for involuntary psychiatric treatment in the province.
- 03A person may be involuntarily detained for psychiatric treatment if they pose a risk to themselves or others.
- 04A court may order involuntary psychiatric treatment if it determines that the person is a danger to themselves or others.
- 05A person who is subject to involuntary psychiatric treatment has the right to a review of their treatment by a court.
- 06The Minister of Health shall establish a review board to oversee the involuntary psychiatric treatment program.
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