Victorian Current Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 - SECT 313

If a notice under section 312(1) is served in accordance with section 312(2) and the child does not appear before the Court if ordered to do so by the Court—

S. 313(a) amended by No. 52/2013 s. 44(2)(b).

        (a)     the Secretary may, without a warrant, place the child in emergency care; or

S. 313(b) amended by No. 52/2013 s. 44(2)(c).

        (b)     the Court may, if satisfied that the order has come to the attention of the relevant person within the meaning of section 312 or, if the child is of or above the age of 12 years, the child, issue a search warrant for the purpose of having the child placed in emergency care.

S. 314 (Heading) substituted by No. 52/2013 s. 45(1).