(1) The court shall examine the facts or hold an enquiry within forty-eight hours to determine the state of mind of that person.

(2) The court may summon witnesses or administer oaths.

(3) Where the court is satisfied that that person is suffering from severe mental disorder and meets the requirements of section 42, the court may order placement of that person under care, observation or treatment in a psychiatric hospital for a period not exceeding one month as determined by the court.