443Assessment orders—application by party

443 Assessment orders—application by party (1) A party to a proceeding for a care and protection order for a child or young person may apply for an assessment order if the party believes on reasonable grounds that— (a) a care and protection assessment is necessary to assess whether the child or young person is in need of care and protection; and (b) the care and protection assessment cannot be properly carried out unless the order is made; and (c) if the application is for an assessment order for the child or young person and a care and protection assessment of the child or young person has been carried out previously—the further care and protection assessment of the child or young person is not detrimental to the child or young person. Note 3 Parties to proceedings are dealt with in pt 19.2. (2) A party who applies for an assessment order must meet the costs of the care and protection assessment.