Part 9Parenting orders
Parenting orders
103Parenting orders
1
A parenting order is an order requiring the specified person—
a
to comply, during a specified period—
i
beginning with the making of the order; and
ii
not exceeding 12 months,
with such requirements as are specified; and
b
subject to subsection (2), to attend, during a specified period—
i
falling within the specified period mentioned in paragraph (a); and
ii
not exceeding 3 months,
such counselling or guidance sessions as may be directed by a supervising officer appointed by the relevant local authority.
2
Where a parenting order has been made in respect of the person on a previous occasion in the interests of the child in whose interests the order is to be made, the order need not include a requirement under subsection (1)(b).
3
The Scottish Ministers may by order amend the number of months mentioned in—
a
subsection (1)(a)(ii); and
b
subsection (1)(b)(ii).
4
In subsection (1), “specified” means specified in the order.