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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 195 Basis for orders

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 195

Basis for orders

(1)     Subject to section 196, a person may apply for an order under this Chapter in relation to a child or young person if he or she reasonably believes that the child or young person is in need of care and protection.

(2)     Also, the chief executive may apply for an order under Division 3 (Assessment) if he or she reasonably suspects that a child or young person may be in need of care and protection.