South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts (1) If the
Chief Executive is of the opinion—
(a) that
there is some information or evidence leading to a reasonable suspicion that a
child is at risk; and
(b) that
further investigation of the matter is warranted or a family care meeting
should be held; and
(c)
that—
(i)
the investigation cannot properly proceed unless an order
under this Division is made; or
(ii)
it is desirable that the child be protected while the
matter is being investigated or a family care meeting is being held,
the Chief Executive may apply to the Youth Court for an order under this
Division.
(2) If the
Chief Executive suspects on reasonable grounds that a child is at risk as a
result of the abuse of an illicit drug by a parent, guardian or other person,
the Chief Executive must apply for an order under this Division directing the
parent, guardian or other person to undergo a drug assessment (unless the
Chief Executive is satisfied that an appropriate assessment of the parent,
guardian or other person has already occurred, or is to occur).