Part 9Children's hearing
Grounds hearing
I1C191Grounds accepted: powers of grounds hearing
1
This section applies where—
a
each ground specified in the statement of grounds is accepted, or
b
at least one of the grounds specified in the statement of grounds is accepted and the grounds hearing considers that it is appropriate to make a decision on whether to make a compulsory supervision order on the basis of the ground or grounds that have been accepted.
2
If the grounds hearing considers that it is appropriate to do so, the grounds hearing may defer making a decision on whether to make a compulsory supervision order until a subsequent children's hearing.
3
If the grounds hearing does not exercise the power conferred by subsection (2) the grounds hearing must—
a
if satisfied that it is necessary to do so for the protection, guidance, treatment or control of the child, make a compulsory supervision order, or
b
if not so satisfied, discharge the referral.
4
In subsection (1), “accepted” means accepted by the child and (subject to sections 74 and 75) each relevant person in relation to the child.