CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 278 Oral applications

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 278

(1)     Despite any requirement for service in this Act, someone may, with the leave of the court, make an oral application under this Act in relation to a proceeding before, during or after the hearing of the proceeding.

(2)     If an oral application is made, the court must direct the applicant as to—

        (a)     whether service of a written application is required; and

        (b)     whether a written application is required or not—which (if any) of the requirements for service or notice of the making of an application are to apply to the oral application and how they are to apply.

(3)     If the court does not give directions under subsection (2) in relation to an oral application, no service is required under this Act.