Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

98 Application for extension or variation of interim compulsory supervision order S

(1) This section applies where—

(a) a child is subject to an interim compulsory supervision order (“the current order”), and

(b) [F1 either—

(i) the current order is made under section 93(5) and] by virtue of section 96(4) a children's hearing would be unable to make a further interim compulsory supervision order[F2 , or

(ii) the current order is made under section 100(2).]

(2) The Principal Reporter may, before the expiry of the current order, apply to the sheriff for an extension of the order.

(3) The Principal Reporter may, at the same time as applying for an extension of the current order, apply to the sheriff for the order to be varied.

(4) The current order may be extended, or extended and varied, only if the sheriff is satisfied that the nature of the child's circumstances is such that for the protection, guidance, treatment or control of the child it is necessary that the current order be extended or extended and varied.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 98(1)(b)(i) and word inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(10)(a)

F2 S. 98(1)(b)(ii) and word inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(10)(b)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 98 in force at 24.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3