Registration of persons removed from prison to hospital or secure facility

1 This section applies in respect of a person who— a was detained in a prison to serve a term of imprisonment; and b is removed to a hospital or secure facility; and c is not disqualified for registration under section 80(1)(c) ; and d is of or over the age of 17 years. 2 The Director of Mental Health must, as soon as is reasonably practicable,— a advise the person that,— i if they are of or over the age of 18 years and they are a New Zealand citizen or a resident for electoral purposes (as defined in section 73 ) and have at some time resided continuously in New Zealand for a period of not less than 1 year, they must, within 1 month after the date on which they were removed to the hospital or secure facility, apply to the Electoral Commission for registration as an elector of an electoral district; or ii if they are of or over the age of 17 years, but under the age of 18 years, and they are a New Zealand citizen or a resident for electoral purposes (as defined in section 73 ) and have at some time resided continuously in New Zealand for a period of not less than 1 year, they may apply to the Electoral Commission for registration as an elector of an electoral district; and b ask the person whether they want their registration details sent to the Electoral Commission to facilitate their registration as an elector. 3 If the person wants their registration details sent to the Electoral Commission to facilitate their registration as an elector, section 86AAD applies. Section 86AAB : inserted , on 20 December 2025 , by section 12 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).