701Parties—hearing in party’s or other person’s absence

701 Parties—hearing in party’s or other person’s absence (1) If someone makes an application under the care and protection chapters, the person may, at the same time, seek the leave of the court to have the application heard in the absence of any other party or person who must be given a copy of the application. Note For people who must be given copies of applications under the care and protection chapters, see: (a) s 379 (Appraisal orders—who must be given application); (b) s 427 (Care and protection orders—who must be given (c) s 445 (Assessment orders—who must be given application); (d) s 541 (Intensive therapy orders—who must be given application). (2) The court may give leave only if satisfied that notice of the application to the other party or person would place a child or young person at significant risk of significant harm.