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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
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63 Warrant for access to child
(1) A Local Court Judge may, on the application of an authorised
officer, grant a warrant under this section if the Local Court Judge is
satisfied it is reasonably necessary:
(a) for exercising a power under section 35 or 36 in relation to a
child; or
(b) for monitoring the wellbeing of a child for whom a placement
arrangement is in force.
(2) The warrant authorises an authorised officer to do either or both of
reasonably necessary to find the child;
(b) if the child is found at a place – stay at the place and have
contact with the child for as long as the officer considers
reasonably necessary for specified purposes (whether or not
in the presence of someone else).
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