# How/who amends s135(1) warrant

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592>\
**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Tags:** mha-assessment\
**Created:** [25 April 2023 16:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592 "2023-04-25T16:16:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ngema](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@Ngema](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Ngema)\
**Post date:** [25 April 2023 16:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592/1 "2023-04-25T16:16:49Z")

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Dear Colleagues,

AMHP service has been issued a s135 warrant however on receiving it was identified that there was a typo on the address- road name “Pinata insteat of Pinnata”: hse no and post code is correct  
Is this a significant error? If so,  
How do we resolve this?

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**Author:** ![JuliaM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/73ab20/32.png) [@JuliaM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/JuliaM)\
**Post date:** [26 April 2023 10:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592/2 "2023-04-26T10:01:32Z")

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In my view this is a de minimis error i.e. not significant and ought to be disregarded and the warrant stands. Happy to see other views! I would add it’s really up to the police if they feel it gives them sufficient authority to execute the warrant and interfere with the person’s privacy (Art. 8 HRA) .

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**Author:** ![Doctorcuratola](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctorcuratola](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Doctorcuratola)\
**Post date:** [26 April 2023 15:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592/3 "2023-04-26T15:08:59Z")

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I have spoken to an experienced AMPH and she told me that you can get into trouble even if you have the right person because a Warrant is a legal document and must be precise. The name and address has to be corrected before being actioned. The consequences of believing is a minor mistake and getting the wrong person can cause serious legal implications. Get another correct warrant if the risk permit it. Otherwise, I believe that under the circumstances, and the risk are high, the legal team can oversee the error.

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**Author:** ![Ngema](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@Ngema](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Ngema)\
**Post date:** [27 April 2023 21:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/how-who-amends-s135-1-warrant/1592/4 "2023-04-27T21:48:15Z")

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Thank you dear colleagues: will email the clerk to ask for it to be amended.  
Will send an advice note if any different info is shared by the clerk/ judge.