(1)This section applies where under subsection (2) of section 119 a children’s hearing defers making a decision in relation to a child until a subsequent children’s hearing under that section.
(2)Subsection (3) applies if immediately before the children’s hearing which takes place under section 119 an interim compulsory supervision order was not in force in relation to the child.
(3)If the children’s hearing considers that the nature of the child’s circumstances is such that for the protection, guidance, treatment or control of the child it is necessary as a matter of urgency to make an interim compulsory supervision order, the children’s hearing may make an interim compulsory supervision order in relation to the child.
(4)Subsection (5) applies if immediately before the children’s hearing which takes place under section 119 an interim compulsory supervision order was in force in relation to the child.
(5)If the children’s hearing 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 a further interim compulsory supervision order be made, the children’s hearing may make a further interim compulsory supervision order in relation to the child.
(6)If the children’s hearing considers that it is necessary to do so for the purpose of obtaining any further information, or carrying out any further investigation, that is needed before the subsequent children’s hearing, the hearing may make a medical examination order.