Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part X · Proceedings in Inquiries Into Mental Disorder
58. Appointment of committees
Feedback & supportIf the Court finds that the person who is alleged to be mentally disordered is incapable of managing himself and his affairs due to his mental disorder, the Court may appoint a committee or committees of the person and of the estate of the person and may, as the Court deems fit, make an order—
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court or a Magistrate Court or a Syariah Court as the context may require, and includes a Judge whether sitting in Court or in Chambers; Mental Health 11
as to the remuneration, if any, of the committee or committees out of the person’s estate; or
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as to the giving of security by the committee or committees.
Where the Court finds that the person alleged to be mentally disordered is incapable of managing his affairs due to his mental disorder but is not dangerous to himself or to others, the Court may appoint a committee of his estate without appointing a committee of his person.
mental disorder
“mental disorder” means any mental illness, arrested or incomplete development of the mind, psychiatric disorder or any other disorder or disability of the mind however acquired; and