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Children and Young People Act 2008
420Emergency action release order—criteria for making
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420 Emergency action release order—criteria for making The Childrens Court may make an emergency action release order for a child or young person only if satisfied that the child or young person is no longer in need of emergency care and protection. Note 1 In a proceeding for an emergency action release order, a fact is proved if it is proved on the balance of probabilities (see s 711).