CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 388 Appraisal orders—criteria for extension

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 388

The Childrens Court may, by order, extend an appraisal order only if—

        (a)     the Childrens Court is satisfied that the appraisal cannot be properly carried out unless the order is extended; and

        (b)     the total length of the order and the proposed extension will not be longer than 8 weeks.

Note 1     In a proceeding for an appraisal order, a fact is proved if it is proved on the balance of probabilities (see  s 711).

Note 2     The court may make an order imposing an obligation on a person only if the person agrees to it, has been given an opportunity to be heard about it or cannot be found (see  s 718).