Victorian Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

Children and Young Persons Act 1989 - SECT 76

Parent entitled to know child's whereabouts

76. Parent entitled to know child's whereabouts



(1) A parent is entitled to be given details of the child's whereabouts under
an interim accommodation order unless the Court or bail justice making the
order directs that those details be withheld from the parent.

(2) The Court or a bail justice may only give a direction under sub-section
(1) if of the opinion that-

   (a)  special circumstances exist which justify withholding those details;
        or

   (b)  the safety or well-being of the child may be in jeopardy if those
        details are not withheld.