Explanatory Notes

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

2003 asp 13

25 April 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 7 – Compulsory Treatment Orders

Chapter 4: review of orders
Second possible outcome: determination that order be extended for 6 months in same form
Section 83: further steps to be taken where order not revoked

127.If the order is not revoked, the responsible medical officer must take the further steps set out in section 83.