CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 121 Applying for protection order
CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 121
Applying for protection order(1) The CEO may apply to the Court for a protection order for a child if the CEO reasonably believes:
(a) the child
(i) is in need of protection; or
(ii) would be in need of protection but for the fact that the child is currently in the CEO's care; and
(b) the proposed order is the best means to safeguard the wellbeing of the child.
(2) The CEO may make the application:
(a) whether or not the child is in the CEO's care; and
(b) whether or not an application for a temporary protection order or assessment order for the child has been made; and
(c) whether or not a temporary protection order or assessment order for the child is in force.
Note
The provisions about a protection order in this Part are part of a system for the transfer of such orders and related proceedings between jurisdictions, see Part 2.4.