Section 44: Order of discharge to nearest relative.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the patient's nearest relative may at any time apply for the discharge of a person admitted in the facility.
(2) The nearest relative of the person in making such an application shall give a notice in writing in that regard not less than 72 hours to the head of the facility in the event that the responsible medical officer furnishes the head of the facility a report within 72 hours that in his opinion the patient, if discharged, would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to himself and to other persons: in which case-
(a) the application by the relative will not be granted;
(b) no further application for discharge of that person shall be entertained from that relative until the attending healthcare worker or licensed psychiatrist deems such discharge necessary after assessment every two weeks;
(c) the head of the treatment facility shall cause the nearest relative of the person to be informed of his right to apply to the Committee in respect of the person.