Mental Health Act

45. Escape from mental health facility

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

45. Escape from mental health facility

(1)Every person admitted into a mental health facility or unit as the case may be under this Act shall remain admitted until the person leaves, is removed or discharged in accordance with this Act.

(2)Where a person who is admitted into a mental health facility or unit, escapes, a police officer, a person employed in such mental health facility or unit, or any other person authorized by the person in charge of the mental health facility or unit may, upon finding such person, convey that person into the mental health facility or unit.[Act No. 27 of 2022, s. 43.]

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Source: Kenya Law