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Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997
62Court may refer a matter to a family group conference
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62 Court may refer a matter to a family group conference
(1) In any proceedings under this Act, the Court may –
(a) order that a family group conference be convened to consider and report to the Court on a matter relevant to the proceedings which is specified in the order; and
(b) adjourn the proceedings to enable a family group conference to consider and report to the Court on that matter.
(2) An order may specify persons who are to be invited to attend the family group conference.
(3) The district registrar is to provide the Secretary with a copy of the order.