CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 27 Disposition versions

1998-06-01

27. Where the court has serious reasons to believe that a person is a danger to himself or to others owing to his mental state, it may, on the application of a physician or an interested person and notwithstanding the absence of consent, order that he be confined temporarily in a health or social services institution for a psychiatric assessment. The court may also, where appropriate, authorize any other medical examination that is necessary in the circumstances. The application, if refused, may not be submitted again except where different facts are alleged.

If the danger is grave and immediate, the person may be placed under preventive confinement, without the authorization of the court, as provided for in the Act respecting the protection of persons whose mental state presents a danger to themselves or to others (chapter P-38.001).

1991, c. 64, a. 27; 1997, c. 75, s. 30.

1994-01-01

27. Where the court has serious reasons to believe that a person is a danger to himself or to others owing to his mental state, it may, on the application of a physician or an interested person and notwithstanding the absence of consent, order that he be confined in a health or social services establishment to undergo a psychiatric examination. The application, if refused, may not be submitted again except where different facts are alleged.

Where the danger is imminent, the person may be admitted for confinement without the authorization of the court, as provided for by legislation respecting the protection of mentally ill persons.

1991, c. 64, a. 27.