Appeals
Involuntary patients who are dissatisfied with the decision of the Board may request a further review before the Board. Alternatively they may appeal to the Supreme Court against a Board's decision. Any other person who in the opinion of the Supreme Court has a sufficient interest in the matter may, with the leave of the Court, also appeal to the Supreme Court: section 149.

The grounds for appeal are that:

(a) the Board made an error in law and/or in fact; or

(b) the Board acted outside or in excess of its jurisdiction; or

(c) there are other sufficient reasons: section 150.

The appeal must be brought within one month of the Board's decision, unless the Board or the Court are satisfied that it is just and reasonable to extend the period: section 151.
The patient must be represented by a legal practitioner: section 152.