527Explanation of and reasons for orders

527 Explanation of and reasons for orders

(1) If the Court makes an order, it must explain the meaning and effect of the order as plainly and simply as possible and in a way which it considers the child, the child's parents and the other parties to the proceeding will understand.

(2) An explanation under subsection (1) must be given through an interpreter to any person referred to in that subsection whom the Court considers has a difficulty in communicating in the English language that is sufficient to prevent him or her from understanding the explanation given by the Court.

S. 527(3) amended by No. 26/2023 s. 49.

(3) Immediately after the Court makes an order to which this subsection applies, the Court must provide a written copy of the order in the prescribed form to—

(b) if the order is made by the Family Division—

(i) unless the Court otherwise orders, the child's parents; and

(ii) if the Court so orders, any other person with whom the child is living; and

(c) if the order is made by the Criminal Division—

(i) unless the Court otherwise orders, the child's parents if the child is under the age of 15 years; or

(ii) if the Court so orders, the child's parents if the child is of or above the age of 15 years; and

(d) the Secretary, in appropriate cases; and

S. 527(3)(e) amended by No. 61/2014 s. 87(1).

(e) in the case of a permanent care order, the person who has, or persons who have, been granted parental responsibility under the order.

(4) Subsection (3) applies to the following orders—

(a) an interim accommodation order;

(b) a protection order;

(c) a temporary assessment order, (unless the Court made the order without notice being given to the child and the parent of the child);

(d) a therapeutic treatment order or a therapeutic treatment (placement) order;

S. 527(4)(e) substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 87(2).

(e) an order varying or revoking a family preservation order;

S. 527(4)(f) substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 87(2).

(f) an order varying or revoking—

(i) a temporary assessment order; or

(ii) a therapeutic treatment order; or

(iii) a therapeutic treatment (placement) order;

S. 527(4)(g) substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 87(2).

(g) an order varying a family reunification order;

S. 527(4)(h) substituted by No. 61/2014 s. 87(2).

(h) an order extending—

(iii) a care by Secretary order;