Section 21: Temporary leave

21. Temporary leave (1) The Commission may grant leave to a patient for a period of not more than 3 months where the Commission is satisfied that— (a) the patient does not represent any danger to himself and to others; and (b) adequate family or community support is available for the patient. (2) The Superintendent may grant a special leave not exceeding 3 days to a patient where he is satisfied that— (a) the patient has to attend to an emergency or the leave is justified on compassionate grounds; and [Issue 1] M61 – 10 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) the patient does not present a danger to himself or to others. (3) If a patient fails to return to the centre where he was admitted after the expiry of his leave or after the revocation of his leave by the Commission, the Commissioner of Police shall, on being informed in writing by the Superintendent that the apprehension and conveyance of the patient to the centre is necessary for the purpose of his care or treatment or the protection of the community, apprehend and convey the patient to the centre.