A Correctional Patient, is a person suffering a mental condition or illness that is serving a prison sentence or is on remand. Generally, Correctional Patients are transferred from a correctional centre to a hospital where they are usually given treatment and/or medication.
When considering each Correctional Patient, the Mental Health Tribunal is required to carry out a review of the individual. These reviews usually determine whether or not an individual is to remain in hospital and therefore be considered a Correctional Patient, or if an individual is found not to be suffering from a mental illness or mental condition, then they are required to be sent back to a correctional facility.
If a person has been considered a Correctional Patient, the tribunal must review the patient every six months. These reviews may result in the patient:
- Becoming classed as an Involuntary Patient and being required to remain in hospital;
- Being released on a Community Treatment Order; or
- Sent back to a correctional facility.
It is important to understand your rights under the law as a Correctional Patient. If you are a Correctional Patient or seeking assistance on behalf of a Correctional Patient, it is important to speak with a Mental Health Lawyer to ensure you receive legal advice.
At Navado, our Mental Health Lawyers are able to draw on the library of knowledge of our team of Criminal Lawyers to assist you in any issues and/or queries that may arise as a Correctional Patient. Some of these issues and/or queries may include understanding your rights, appealing a decision made by the Mental Health Review Tribunal, representation at the Mental Health Review Tribunal and/or Courts, amongst others.
If you are a Correctional Patient or seeking assistance on behalf of a Correctional Patient and would like to speak with one of our Mental Health Lawyers, contact our firm by telephone on (02) 9233 40448 or send an email to info@navado.com.au.
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