Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Consent of hospital required for treatment

• 672.62 (1) No court shall make a disposition under section 672.58 without the consent of

  • (a) the person in charge of the hospital where the accused is to be treated; or

  • (b) the person to whom responsibility for the treatment of the accused is assigned by the court.

• Marginal note:Consent of accused not required for treatment

  (2) The court may direct that treatment of an accused be carried out pursuant to a disposition made under section 672.58 without the consent of the accused or a person who, according to the laws of the province where the disposition is made, is authorized to consent for the accused.