Victorian Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

Children and Young Persons Act 1989 - SECT 99

Custody to Secretary order

99. Custody to Secretary order



(1) A custody to Secretary order-





   (a)  grants sole custody of the child to the Secretary; and



   (b)  does not affect the guardianship of the child; and

   (c)  subject to this Subdivision, remains in force for the period (not
        exceeding 12 months) specified in the order; and

   (d)  may include any conditions that the Court considers to be in the
        interests or for the welfare of the child, including a condition
        concerning access by a parent or other person.

(2) The Court may only make a custody to Secretary order if the Secretary is
satisfied that the making of such an order is a workable option.