Clarification of dates on H5 renewal form

Law and practice Mental Health Act
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Hi all,

I am very new in post as MHAA (in my first week) and was seeking some clarification around dates on H5 forms.
For the field, “The patient is liable to be detained for a period ending on [date authority for detention is due to expire]”, is this for the date the current section ends or the date the renewed section will end?

Thanks

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I believe that’s the date it would expire if it weren’t extended.

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Thanks for your reply. That was my initial interpretation but some colleagues cast a little doubt over it. Luckily I was able to speak to the RC and clarify it the same day.

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