Victorian Numbered Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 230

In deciding whether or not to make a temporary assessment order, the Court must consider—

        (a)     whether there is information or evidence that would lead to a person having a reasonable suspicion that the child is, or is likely to be, in need of protection; and

        (b)     whether a further investigation and assessment of the matter is warranted; and

        (c)     whether the Court is satisfied that the investigation and assessment cannot properly proceed unless a temporary assessment order is made; and

        (d)     whether the proposed investigation or assessment is likely to provide relevant information that is unlikely to be obtained elsewhere; and

        (e)     whether any distress the investigation or assessment is likely to cause the child will be outweighed by the value of the information that might be obtained; and

        (f)     any other matter that the Court considers relevant.