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Section 62
Urgent Treatment
Consent to TreatmentWhat this section does
Allows urgent treatment for mental disorder without consent where it is immediately necessary to prevent serious suffering or danger.
Who it applies to
Detained patients in urgent situations needing treatment to prevent serious deterioration or harm.
Your rights
Limited rights where treatment is immediately necessary. Review after urgency ends.
Time limits
Urgent treatment period: up to 72 hours for medication given under emergency rules.
How to challenge it
Complaint; review by RMO; judicial review of necessity.
Key cases
Cases on necessity and proportionality of urgent treatment.
Last updated: 8/5/2026