Part 9Children's hearing
Grounds hearing
I1C191Grounds accepted: powers of grounds hearing
1
This section applies where—
a
each ground specified in the statement of grounds is accepted, or
b
at least one of the grounds specified in the statement of grounds is accepted and the grounds hearing considers that it is appropriate to make a decision on whether to make a compulsory supervision order on the basis of the ground or grounds that have been accepted.
2
If the grounds hearing considers that it is appropriate to do so, the grounds hearing may defer making a decision on whether to make a compulsory supervision order until a subsequent children's hearing.
3
If the grounds hearing does not exercise the power conferred by subsection (2) the grounds hearing must—
a
if satisfied that it is necessary to do so for the protection, guidance, treatment or control of the child, make a compulsory supervision order, or
b
if not so satisfied, discharge the referral.
F13A
In deciding whether to exercise the power conferred by subsection (2), the grounds hearing must consider whether to require the Principal Reporter to obtain any report, from any person, which the grounds hearing considers relevant to any matter to be determined by the subsequent children's hearing.
4
In subsection (1), “accepted” means accepted by the child and (subject to sections 74 and 75) each relevant person in relation to the child.