LEAVE Leave of absence allows forensic patients to leave the mental health service for a variety of purposes. Leave is always subject to security conditions and time limits. There are 3 types of short-term leave: special leave of absence, on-ground leave and limited off-ground leave. Forensic patients on custodial supervision orders can also apply for long term leave called extended leave. If at any time you would like to have leave, you should talk to your psychiatrist or a member of the treating team about how to make an application. Special leave Your psychiatrist can grant special leave of absence. Special leave of absence is for specific purposes, such as medical treatment, court appearances or special events (like funerals). Special leave cannot exceed 24 hours, or 7 days in the case of medical treatment. You or someone on your behalf can to your psychiatrist stating the special circumstances for which you need special leave. If your psychiatrist is satisfied that there are special circumstances and the safety of members of the public will not be seriously endangered, the special leave must be granted. If your psychiatrist refuses to grant you special leave, you can appeal to the Forensic Leave Panel (see below). On-ground leave and limited off-ground leave Sch. 11 To obtain on-ground leave or limited off-ground leave, you must make an application to the Forensic Leave Panel (see below). On-ground allows forensic patients to leave the mental health service, but the leave is limited to a defined area around the mental health service known as the surrounds. Limited off-ground leave allows forensic patients to go beyond the surrounds of the mental health service. Generally, limited off-ground leave is only permitted during the day between the hours of 6.00 am and 9.00 pm. It can be granted outside these hours, but only for a maximum of 3 days in any 7day
LEAVE Leave of absence allows forensic patients to leave the mental health service for a variety of purposes. Leave is always subject to security conditions and time limits. There are 3 types of short-term leave: special leave of absence, on-ground leave and limited off-ground leave. Forensic patients on custodial supervision orders can also apply for long term leave called extended leave. If at any time you would like to have leave, you should talk to your psychiatrist or a member of the treating team about how to make an application. Special leave Your psychiatrist can grant special leave of absence. Special leave of absence is for specific purposes, such as medical treatment, court appearances or special events (like funerals). Special leave cannot exceed 24 hours, or 7 days in the case of medical treatment. You or someone on your behalf can to your psychiatrist stating the special circumstances for which you need special leave. If your psychiatrist is satisfied that there are special circumstances and the safety of members of the public will not be seriously endangered, the special leave must be granted. If your psychiatrist refuses to grant you special leave, you can appeal to the Forensic Leave Panel (see below). On-ground leave and limited off-ground leave Sch. 11 To obtain on-ground leave or limited off-ground leave, you must make an application to the Forensic Leave Panel (see below). On-ground allows forensic patients to leave the mental health service, but the leave is limited to a defined area around the mental health service known as the surrounds. Limited off-ground leave allows forensic patients to go beyond the surrounds of the mental health service. Generally, limited off-ground leave is only permitted during the day between the hours of 6.00 am and 9.00 pm. It can be granted outside these hours, but only for a maximum of 3 days in any 7day
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