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CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 120 Hearing procedures

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 120

Hearing procedures

120 Hearing procedures

(1) An appeal against a decision of a magistrate on an application for a temporary assessment order or a temporary custody order is not restricted to the material before the magistrate.
(2) An appeal against another decision must be decided on the evidence and proceedings before the Childrens Court.
(3) However, the appellate court may order that the appeal be heard afresh, in whole or part.