296Duration of extension

296 Duration of extension S. 296(1) amended by No. 61/2014 s. 36(1). (1) On an extension application relating to a family preservation order, the Court may extend the order for a period ending not later than 2 years after the extension or additional extension is granted. S. 296(2) substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 36(2). (2) If an extension application is made in relation to a family reunification order the duration of an extension or additional extension is to be determined in accordance with subsection (3) or (4), as applicable. S. 296(3) inserted by No. 61/2014 s. 36(2). (3) If the child has been in out of home care for a cumulative period of less than 12 months under one or more orders specified in section 287A(1), an extension or additional extension of the family reunification order must not have the effect that the child will be placed in out of home care for a cumulative period that exceeds 12 months commencing on the date that the child is first placed in out of home care under the first of the orders specified in section 287A(1). S. 296(4) inserted by No. 61/2014 s. 36(2). (4) If the child has been in out of home care for a cumulative period of 12 months or more but less than 24 months under one or more orders specified in section 287A(1), an extension or additional extension of the family reunification order must not have the effect that the child will be placed in out of home care for a cumulative period that exceeds 24 months commencing on the date that the child is first placed in out of home care under the first of the orders specified in section 287A(1). S. 296(5) inserted by No. 61/2014 s. 36(2). (5) Section 287A(4) applies to the determination of a cumulative period under this section. S. 296(6) inserted by No. 61/2014 s. 36(2). (6) On an extension application relating to a care by Secretary order, the Court may extend the order for a period of 2 years. S. 297 repealed by No. 61/2014 s. 37. S. 298 substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 38 (as amended by No. 21/2015 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 10)).