# \#s23-discharge

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## [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)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jonathan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 October 2023 22:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/can-rcs-defer-s23-discharge-to-a-future-date-time/1894 "2023-10-04T22:48:08Z")

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Is there a definitive answer to this question? And what is the effect when it’s attempted – does discharge happen immediately, on the future date/time, or not at all? I’ve just realised that what makes RCs think they c…

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## [Deferred s23 discharge and CTO scheduled for exactly the same time](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/deferred-s23-discharge-and-cto-scheduled-for-exactly-the-same-time/1874)

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**Author:** [@Amy](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Amy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 13:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/deferred-s23-discharge-and-cto-scheduled-for-exactly-the-same-time/1874 "2023-09-25T13:20:39Z")

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Hi, Wondered if we could get some advice? We have a client who we have received a S.23 notice discharging them at 1pm, however we then received a CTO1 making the client subject to a CTO at 1pm on the same day. Does thi…

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## [Can RC's deferred s23 discharge be retracted?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/can-rcs-deferred-s23-discharge-be-retracted/1092)

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**Author:** [@Lawyermentalhealth](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Lawyermentalhealth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2022 06:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/can-rcs-deferred-s23-discharge-be-retracted/1092 "2022-07-19T06:53:51Z")

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S.23 discharge advice needed. Dear all, i would welcome advice on the following matter. A patient is discharged by acting clinician (locum) by way of s23 which is filed at the Tribunal service. The clinician dates the d…

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## [Deferred RC Discharge - Can this be revoked?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/deferred-rc-discharge-can-this-be-revoked/1016)

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**Author:** [@helenlink](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/helenlink)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 June 2022 10:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/deferred-rc-discharge-can-this-be-revoked/1016 "2022-06-24T10:17:18Z")

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We have a situation regarding the discharge of a S37 patient. The RC completed a S23(2)(A) Form on 21/06/22 to discarge the patient from section, however they deferred the discharge to 24/06/22. Pt on S17 leave until t…