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Part 15Appeals

Frivolous and vexatious appeals

159Frivolous and vexatious appeals

(1)This section applies where the sheriff—

(a)determines an appeal under section 154 by confirming a decision of a children’s hearing to vary or continue a compulsory supervision order, and

(b)is satisfied that the appeal was frivolous or vexatious.

(2)The sheriff may order that, during the period of 12 months beginning on the day of the order, the person who appealed must obtain leave from the sheriff before making another appeal under section 154 against a decision of a children’s hearing in relation to the compulsory supervision order.