CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 85 Authorised officer's power to apprehend child

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 85

    (1)     If the child is absent from the place, an authorised officer may apprehend the child in order to return the child to the place.

    (2)     The officer may, without a warrant:

    (a)     at any time, enter a place where the officer reasonably believes the child may be found; and

    (b)     search the place in order to find the child; and

    (c)     stay at the place for as long as the officer considers reasonably necessary to find and apprehend the child; and

    (d)     apprehend the child; and

    (e)     arrange for the return of the child.

    (3)     The officer may use any reasonable force or assistance in acting under this section.

Note

An authorised officer may exercise various powers in relation to the child (see sections 58 to 2007_Actc093.html#_Ref174592298">62 ).