Mental Health Act 20266

Chapter 4

Prohibited and restrictive practices for children

Application (Chapter 4: Prohibited and restrictive practices for children)

89. (1) Where a restrictive practice is applied in respect of a child admitted under section 62 , 63 or 64 , the admission status of the child shall be reviewed pursuant to section 71 as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the initiation of the application.

(2) A restrictive practice may only be applied in respect of a child who is in the care of a registered acute mental health centre.