Which statement correctly differentiates Section 20 and Section 21 in the context of formal patients leaving without a pass?

• A. Section 20 pertains to escaping without a pass; Section 21 pertains to failing to return after a pass
• B. Section 20 relates to returns from a pass; Section 21 applies to the grant of passes
• C. Section 20 relates to a formal patient granted a pass who did not return; Section 21 relates to a formal patient leaving without a pass (escaped)
• D. Section 20 is for minors; Section 21 is for adults

Answer: (C)

Distinguishing how each section handles different failures related to a formal patient’s leave. If a formal patient is granted a pass and does not return, this is addressed under Section 20. It focuses on the non-return from a sanctioned leave and sets out how staff should respond, locate the patient, ensure safety, and document the incident. If a formal patient leaves without a pass, effectively escaping, that falls under Section 21. It treats the departure as unauthorized and triggers more urgent steps, including notifying authorities and initiating retrieval actions. The option that correctly pairs these scenarios—non-return from a granted pass with Section 20, and leaving without a pass with Section 21—is the best answer because it aligns precisely with how each situation is defined and managed. Other choices mix up which section applies to returns, grants, or differences between minors and adults, so they don’t fit the actual distinctions.