Bringing the parent before the courtE+W
[F19C(1)Where the youth court receives such a report it shall cause the parent to appear before it.
(2)For the purpose of securing the attendance of the parent before the court, a justice acting for the petty sessions area for which the court acts may—
(a)issue a summons requiring the parent to appear at the place and time specified in it; or
(b)if the report is substantiated on oath, issue a warrant for the parent’s arrest.
(3)Any summons or warrant issued under sub-paragraph (2) above shall direct the parent to appear or be brought before the youth court.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 Pt. 1A inserted (27.2.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 34 para. 6; S.I. 2004/81, art. 5(1)(2)(d)