Emotionally Disturbed Persons 06-04 Flashcards
What section number of the MHA directs an officer to apprehend someone
Section 17 MHA – Action by Police Officer
What section number of the MHA directs an officer to Remain and Retain custody
Section 33 MHA – Duty to Remain and Retain Custody
What age individual can police use the community referral police access line
- Any individual aged sixteen (16) or older
- who is believed to be emotionally disturbed and at a significant risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, and
- who has not been apprehended under the MHA
Mental Health and Justice Services will accept individuals who can ….
Be safely supported in the community
- does not pose a threat to the safety of the public
- not at serious risk of harming themselves or others
- emotionally disturbed person must voluntarily agree to the services being provided.
If the MCIT is not available and the suspected EDP is under sixteen (16) years of age what shall an officer do
Determine if this is a child in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act
If a person is an outpatient of a distant psychiatric facility can they be transported to that facility
An officer may use discretion and transport the person to that psychiatric facility where practicable
Can a person be transported to more than one facility by an officer
Within reason, an officer may transport the person to more than one psychiatric
facility if the officer feels it is in the public interest to do so.
When does custody occur at a hospital
Custody occurs when the hospital arranges for their staff to take charge of the
individual, or when the person is taken for an assessment
Who does the Divisional Mental Health Liaison Officer liaise with
Mental health professionals
-DPSU - Vulnerable Persons
When requested by the Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics) to transport a violent EDP from a residence or hospital to a psychiatric facility what shall an OIC ensure
an Application for Admission (Form 1 – MHA) has been signed by a physician
sufficient police escort
the ETF is notified prior to the officers attending the address
Who decides if ETF will attend a violent EDP transport
Supervisory officer ETF
How long is a form 1 valid for
7 days including the day it was signed
How long is a form 2 valid for
7 days including the day it was signed
How long is a form 9 valid for
A Form 9 is valid for a period of one (1) month after the person is absent without
leave.
How long is a form 47 valid for
A Form 47 authorizes a police officer to take that person into custody and return them to the physician promptly and is valid for a period of thirty (30) days
