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# If your relative continues to be detained against their will for more than 48 hours, they—or you on their behalf—may request a hearing by a mental health Review Panel. This is an independent panel of 3 people, who will decide if the conditions that led to your relative’s detention still exist.
# Your relative is entitled to be represented by a lawyer or mental health advocate at a Review Panel hearing. If they can’t afford a lawyer on their own, you should see if they qualify for legal aid representation (see #36- Legal Aid representation, in Part 2 of this Guide for information about applying for legal aid).
# You, or your relative, can also get information, and sometimes representation at a Review Panel hearing through the Community Legal Assistance Society’s Mental Health Law Program (604) 685-3425).
== What Happens Next ==