Form

Reporting an abscond or escape

Complete these forms to notify the MOJ if a restricted patient has escaped or absconded from hospital and to notify when they return.

Documents

Notification of abscond/escape

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Notification of return from abscond/escape

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Details

These forms should be filled in by the clinician who’s responsible for the care of the restricted patient.

You must complete the notification of escape/abscond as soon as possible once you are aware of the incident. You must also complete the notification of return from escape/abscond as soon as possible once the patient has returned to the hospital.

Email the completed document to: [email protected]

Updates to this page

Published 4 February 2022

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