=Discharge of Lunatics.=--The reception order remains in force for periods of one, two, and three years, and then for periods of five years. At the end of any of these periods the Lunacy Commissioners may continue the detention of the lunatic, if satisfied by certification from the medical man of the institution, or the usual medical attendant of the lunatic, that the patient remains of unsound mind and further detention is necessary. The petitioner of the reception order may request the discharge of a patient. The discharge may be refused if the medical man in charge certifies the lunatic dangerous and unfit to be at large, unless two of the visitors to the asylum or the Commissioners visiting the asylum or house give their consent in writing. Two Commissioners--one medical, the other legal--may order the discharge of any patient. When a patient recovers, the medical attendant of the institution notifies this to the petitioner or person responsible for the payment on account of the patient. Should the patient not be removed within seven days of such notice, the patient may be discharged “forthwith.” PROCEDURE IN SCOTLAND Idiots and imbeciles under eighteen years of age may be received into training schools without the legal procedure which obtains in England and Wales. They are sent to these institutions as lunatics, however, under the usual legalities, in order that the Government grant may be obtained. When over eighteen years of age, if sent to institutions other than training schools, they are classed as lunatics, and the necessary legal procedure is followed. =Insane persons whose malady is not confirmed= may be cared for privately for a period not exceeding six months. The certificate of one medical practitioner only is required. _Insane persons_, pauper or not, can be placed in an asylum by order of the Sheriff, by petition and two medical certificates. The inspector of the poor acts as petitioner for paupers. In cases of urgency a _certificate of emergency_ from one medical practitioner is required, along with a request from the petitioner, to the superintendent of the asylum. A person who is _prodigal_ or _facile_ can be restrained from alienating his property by guardians appointed by the Court. When a lunatic is found to be incapable of administering his or her estate, the Court appoints a Committee of Estate. PROCEDURE IN IRELAND The procedure differs in pauper and private cases. =Pauper patients, not dangerous.=--In order to detain such a pauper there must be a declaration of insanity and destitution, with the names and addresses and descriptions of two relatives of the person, given before a magistrate. A magistrate and a clergyman or poor-law guardian must certify that they have personally inquired into the case. One medical certificate is necessary. The applicant must remove the patient when called upon.