Part 10

Proceedings before sheriff

Application for extension or variation of interim compulsory supervision order

Application for extension or variation of interim compulsory supervision order
98
1
This section applies where—
a
a child is subject to an interim compulsory supervision order (“the current order”), and
b
by virtue of section 96(4) a children's hearing would be unable to make a further interim compulsory supervision order.
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.

Further extension or variation of interim compulsory supervision order
99
1
This section applies where an interim compulsory supervision order is—
a
extended, or extended and varied, under section 98(4), or
b
further extended, or further extended and varied, under subsection (4).
2
The Principal Reporter may, before the expiry of the order, apply to the sheriff for a further extension of the order.
3
The Principal Reporter may, at the same time as applying for a further extension of the order, apply to the sheriff for the order to be varied.
4
The sheriff may further extend, or further extend and vary, the order 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 order be further extended or, as the case may be, further extended and varied.