722Orders—statement of reasons

722 Orders—statement of reasons (1) This section applies if a court— (a) makes an order under the care and protection chapters in a proceeding; or (b) hears and decides an application for— (i) extension of an intensive therapy order under section 564; or (ii) amendment of an intensive therapy order under section 566; or

(iii) revocation of an intensive therapy order under section 567. Note The court must record a written statement of reasons for these decisions (see s 565 and s 573). (2) Not later than 28 days after the day the order is made, a party to the proceeding may ask the court, in writing, to give the party a statement of reasons for making, extending, amending or revoking the order. (3) The court must give a written statement of reasons as soon as practicable, but not later than 28 days, after the day the court receives the request. Note For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation