New Zealand Acts

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (MENTALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS) ACT 2003 - SECT 26

26 Effect of alternative orders

1 An order made under section 25(1)(a) is to be regarded as a compulsory treatment order for the purposes of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 , and, in making the order, the court must specify whether, for the purposes of that Act, the order takes effect as a community treatment order or as an inpatient order.

2 An order made under section 25(1)(b) is to be regarded as a compulsory care order for the purposes of the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003 , and, in making the order, the court must—

a) direct whether the defendant is to be detained in a secure facility; and

b) specify the term of the order in accordance with section 46 of that Act .

Note: 1985 No 120 s 115(4A)