Reasons for Decision
Any party to a review is entitled to request and be provided with reasons for the Board's decision. The request is required to be in writing and should be received by the Board within 14 days of the review being completed: Schedule 2.15.
However, where possible (and particularly if the involuntary order that was the subject of the review is still in existence) the Board will provide reasons even if the request is received outside of the statutory timeframe.
Consistent with the requirement of the Act that the legal practitioner presides at a review (section 132 (1)(b)), it is the practice of the Board for the legal member to prepare reasons for decision.

The Board retains a 'reasons for decision' file at its premises which comprises all prepared 'reasons for decision'. Arrangements for scutiny of this file may be made through the Registrar.

» View Samples of Reasons for Decision.