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Child Protection
Child Assessment Order
Under 55(1) of the Children( Scotland ) Act 1995 the local authority can apply for
a Child Assessment Order if they have reason to suspect that your child has suffered
or is likely to suffer significant harm and that an assessment is
necessary and this assessment is being denied.
A Child Assessment Order allows for your child to be seen and where necessary allows
for an assessment of your child's health and development to be undertaken.
A Child Assessment Order lasts no more than 7 days.
The Sheriff can attach conditions to the Order to ensure the safety and welfare
of the child and to make sure the Order is carried out, for example the Sheriff
may attach conditions that your child lives at a particular place while the assessment
is being carried out.
On application to the Sheriff for a Child Assessment Order, if the Sheriff believes
that the conditions for making a
Child Protection Order
exist, he/she will issue a Child Protection Order instead.
If a Child Assessment Order is sought for your child you should seek legal advice
at the start of this process. Legal aid may be available.