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MH83008 - Make use of a false entry / statement in document under the Mental Health Act 1983 with intent to deceive

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
MH83008
Offence title
Make use of a false entry / statement in document under the Mental Health Act 1983 with intent to deceive
Legislation
Contrary to section 126(4)(b) and (5) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
CJS category code
CE
Offence class
3
Custodial indicator
Yes
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
02-Jan-83
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 6954.