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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 296

Duration of extension

    (1)     On an extension application relating to a supervision order or supervised custody order, the Court may extend the order for a period ending not later than 2 years after the extension or additional extension is granted.

    (2)     Subject to section 297, if an extension application is made in relation to a custody to Secretary order or a guardianship to Secretary order

        (a)     if the order had been in force for less than 12 months at the time the extension is granted, an extension or additional extension of that order may be for a period not exceeding 12 months after the extension or additional extension is granted;

        (b)     if the order has been in force for 12 months or more at the time the extension is granted, an extension or additional extension of the order may be for a period not exceeding 2 years after the extension or additional extension is granted.



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