Mental Health Act
Government of Alberta
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Alberta
26 June 2020
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Mental Health Act /legislation for the province of Alberta.Table of Contents
1 Definitions
Part 1
Admission and Detention
2 Admission certificate
3 Person detained under Criminal Code
4 Effect of one admission certificate
5 Examination of person detained
6 Contents of admission certificate
7 Effect of 2 admission certificates
8 Renewal certificates
9 Contents of renewal certificate
9.1 Community treatment order
9.2 Duration of order
9.3 Renewal of order
9.4 Amendment of order
9.5 Cancellation of order
9.6 Apprehension for non-compliance
9.7 Designated physician or health professional
10 Warrant for apprehension
11 Extension of warrant
12 Peace officer’s power
13 Remand to facility for examination
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Current to: 26 June 2020
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