Mental Health Treatment
With the offender's consent, the court may direct the offender to undergo treatment by or under the direction of a medical practitioner and or psychologist with a view to the improvement of the offender's mental condition.
When deciding upon this requirement, the court must be satisfied that:
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on the evidence of a registered medical practitioner, the mental condition of the offender is such that it requires treatment, but does not need the intervention of a hospital or guardianship order;
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arrangements can be made for the treatment needed; and
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the requirement is suitable for the offender.