# Post-dating s23

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/post-dating-s23/5602>\
**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Created:** [13 May 2026 19:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/post-dating-s23/5602 "2026-05-13T19:39:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/user_avatar/forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/jonathan/32/88_2.png) [@Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jonathan)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2026 23:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/post-dating-s23/5602/3 "2026-05-13T23:19:21Z")

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I think this is the most recent topic here: [Can RCs defer s23 discharge to a future date/time?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/can-rcs-defer-s23-discharge-to-a-future-date-time/1894). We thought the RC couldn’t defer discharge, but were undecided about effect of a post-dated form (whether it caused immediate discharge or had no effect at all).

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