Nova Scotia Legislation

Mental Health Act:

Nova Scotia Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA)

Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act Amendment – (pending proclamation into force)

Mental Health Act Information and Forms:

Information and links on Nova Scotia Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA)

Review Board on the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act – Annual Report

Information Pertaining to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act

Privacy Legislation:

Privacy Legislation (Federal)

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP) (Provincial)

Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) (Provincial)

Your Privacy with Nova Scotia Health -Information

Mental Illness and the Justice System:

Nova Scotia Mental Health Court

Forensic Assessment and Treatment Unit (FACT)