CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 215 Applications for assessment orders
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 215
Applications for assessment orders(1) The chief executive may apply to the court for an assessment order in relation to a child or young person if the chief executive considers it appropriate to do so.
(2) A person, other than the chief executive, may apply to the court for an assessment order in relation to a child or young person in accordance with section 196 only if the chief executive has not made a care and protection application in relation to the child or young person.
(3) A person, including the chief executive, may make an application for an assessment order by telephone, fax or other electronic means in an urgent case.