A Guide to the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003

Summary

These guidelines introduce key aspects of the application and operation of the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003 (‘the IDCCR Act’). They are intended for a wide audience including compulsory care co-ordinators, compulsory care managers, specialist assessors, disability service providers, caregivers, family and district inspectors.

The guidelines have also been designed to assist forensic mental health staff, court staff, lawyers and police in their work with people who come within the scope of the IDCCR Act.