CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 158 Notice of decision

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 158

    (1)     The CEO must give a notice of the decision to transfer the home order to each of the following persons:

    (a)     if the child is at least 10 years of age and the CEO considers the child has sufficient maturity and understanding to comprehend the transfer and its consequences – the child;

    (b)     each parent of the child;

    (c)     each person who has access to the child under the order;

    (d)     any other person considered by the CEO to have a direct and significant interest in the wellbeing of the child.

    (2)     The CEO must give the notice:

    (a)     as soon as practicable; and

    (b)     in any case not later than 3 working days after the decision is made.

    (3)     The notice must state:

    (a)     the date of the decision; and

    (b)     details of the order that will apply to the child in the participating State; and

    (c)     that the person is entitled to apply for a review of the decision under section 159 and the time within which the application may be made.