Detention in or transfer to a psychiatric hospital

When person who has been remanded in custody or is serving a term of imprisonment, is detained in or transferred to a psychiatric hospital you may be able to pay an Emergency Benefit at the hospital rate.

People who are remanded in custody or serving a term of imprisonment who are temporarily hospitalised for treatment of an injury or health condition are still considered to be in prison and the Department of Corrections will meet their costs. An Emergency Benefit or any other financial assistance cannot be paid.

For more information see:

• Emergency Benefit Person serving their sentence of imprisonment in a psychiatric hospital
• Release from prison