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