CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 450 Assessment orders—extension application

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 450

A party to a proceeding for a care and protection order for a child or young person may apply to the Childrens Court for extension of an assessment order for a child or young person if the party believes on reasonable grounds that the care and protection assessment cannot be properly carried out unless the order is extended.

Note 1     Statements, documents and reports must be included in the application (see  s 696).

Note 2     Oral applications may also be made (see  s 698).