❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on community mental health facilities and the number of individuals deemed criminally insane in WA as of the last quarter. The answer provides a breakdown of operational facilities and the number of individuals under custody orders.
AnsweredQoN 2228Legislative Assembly
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(1) What was the number of operational community residential mental health facilities in Western Australia as at the end of last quarter?
(2) What number of mental health patients are regarded as criminally insane in Western Australia as at the end of last quarter?
(2) What number of mental health patients are regarded as criminally insane in Western Australia as at the end of last quarter?
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Answered
12 June 2007
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
Type of facility Number of facilities Licensed psychiatric hostels 20 Long or medium term supported accommodation 6 Respite/crisis accommodation 5 Older adult supported accommodation 3 Supportive landlord properties 652 As part of WA Mental Health Strategy 2004-2007 there are currently an additional 16 facilities in various stages of planning and construction. These facilities will accommodate 280 residents. 2. As at 31 March 2007 there were 19 accused persons found not guilty by reason of unsoundness of mind in Western Australia. The court made a custody order to these 19 persons under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
As part of WA Mental Health Strategy 2004-2007 there are currently an additional 16 facilities in various stages of planning and construction. These facilities will accommodate 280 residents. 2. As at 31 March 2007 there were 19 accused persons found not guilty by reason of unsoundness of mind in Western Australia. The court made a custody order to these 19 persons under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
2. As at 31 March 2007 there were 19 accused persons found not guilty by reason of unsoundness of mind in Western Australia. The court made a custody order to these 19 persons under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
As part of WA Mental Health Strategy 2004-2007 there are currently an additional 16 facilities in various stages of planning and construction. These facilities will accommodate 280 residents. 2. As at 31 March 2007 there were 19 accused persons found not guilty by reason of unsoundness of mind in Western Australia. The court made a custody order to these 19 persons under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
2. As at 31 March 2007 there were 19 accused persons found not guilty by reason of unsoundness of mind in Western Australia. The court made a custody order to these 19 persons under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996. Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
Source: Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board
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