# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 85


(1) This paragraph applies if, under paragraph 84, the supervisory body decide to extend the duration of the original authorisation.
(2) The supervisory body must decide the period of the extension.
(3) That period must not exceed 7 days.
(4) The supervisory body must give the managing authority notice stating the period of the extension.
(5) The managing authority must then vary the original authorisation so that it states the extended duration.
(6) Paragraphs 82(3) and 83 apply (with the necessary modifications) to the variation of the original authorisation as they apply to the giving of an urgent authorisation.
(7) The supervisory body must keep a written record of—
(a) the outcome of the request, and
(b) the period of the extension.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/85 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-85
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