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Penalties for Mental Health Care Violations in the Saudi Mental Health Law

عقوبات مخالفة الرعاية النفسية — نظام الرعاية الصحية النفسية

Imprisonment up to two years and a fine up to SAR 200,000 for a false report or unlawful detention. Penalties also cover mistreating or neglecting a patient, helping one escape, refusing information to monitoring boards, false reports, and disclosing patient secrets. A fine up to SAR 50,000 for breaching rights and obligations. Also investigation, prosecution and judicial officer status.

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