Acts and Regulations

M-10 - Mental Health Act

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Obligation to notify nearest relative of detention under an examination certificate
7.3If a person is detained in a psychiatric facility under an examination certificate issued under section 7.1, the administrator shall in writing notify the person’s nearest relative
(a) of the detention and of the reasons for and the place of detention, and
(b) of the person’s right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.
1989, c.23, s.5