Section 52 Mental Health Act

The mental health act says when you can be taken to hospital kept there and treated against your wishes.

Section 52 mental health act. 1 where the district court records a finding that the alleged mentally ill person is in fact mentally ill and is incapable of taking care of himself and of managing his property it shall make an order for the appointment of a guardian under section 53 to take care of his person and of a manager under section 54 for the management of his property. People detained under the mental health act need urgent treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm to themselves or others. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you or others at risk.

About the mental health act. 1 this act may be cited as the mental health act 2001. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.

And that person is in this section referred to as the accused. Section 52 in the mental health act 1987. Mental health act 2007 as at 23 june 2020 act 8 of 2007 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1 name of act 2 commencement 3 objects of act 4.

52 1 this section has effect where a transfer direction has been given in respect of any such person as is described in paragraph b of section 48 2 above. 2 this act comes into operation on such date as the minister may appoint by notification in the gazette and the minister may appoint different dates for the coming into operation of this act or of different provisions of this act in different parts of malaysia. This ensures their immediate safety whilst the assessment is arranged.

Provision for appointing guardian of mentally ill person and for manager of property. It outlines the powers provided by the mental health act mha 1983 as amended by the mental health act 2007 1 and gives guidance on the powers and provisions of section 5 2. Mental health act 1983 section 52 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 september 2020.

Section 5 2 is a temporary hold of an informal or voluntary service user on a mental health ward in order for an assessment to be arranged under the mental health act 1983.