Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) This section applies if—
(a) the Secretary receives a report under section 185 that a child is in need of therapeutic treatment; or
(b) the Court has referred a matter to the Secretary under section 349(2).
(2) If the Secretary receives a report from a member of the police force under section 185, the Secretary must refer the matter to the Therapeutic Treatment Board for advice.
(3) If the Secretary receives a report from any other person under section 185 , the Secretary may refer the matter to the Therapeutic Treatment Board for advice.
(4) If the Secretary receives a referral from the Court under section 349(2) , the Secretary must refer the matter to the Therapeutic Treatment Board for advice.
(5) If a matter is to be referred to the Therapeutic Treatment Board, it must be referred before the Secretary applies for a therapeutic treatment order in relation to the matter.
(6) On a referral to it under this section, the Therapeutic Treatment Board must provide advice as to whether it is appropriate to seek a therapeutic treatment order in respect of the child.
(7) The Secretary must consider any advice received from the Therapeutic Treatment Board under this section before applying for a therapeutic treatment order.