CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 7A Explanation about entities involved in court applications

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 7A

7A Explanation about entities involved in court applications

(1) The scheme under this Act includes the making of court orders to—

(a) authorise actions as part of an investigation to assess whether a child is a child in need of protection; or

(b) ensure a child’s protection.

(2) Authorised officers appointed by the chief executive are empowered to apply for temporary assessment orders, court assessment orders and temporary custody orders.

(3) Police officers are empowered to apply for temporary assessment orders and court assessment orders.

(4) Under the Director of Child Protection Litigation Act 2016 , the litigation director is empowered to apply for child protection orders.

(5) The chief executive is responsible for working collaboratively with the litigation director in relation to applications for child protection orders, including by collecting and preparing evidence.