Section 58
of Children and Young Persons Act
Section 58
(1)
Where the guardian of a child or young person proves to a
Juvenile Court that he is unable to control him, the Court, if satisfied that —
(a)
it is expedient so to deal with the child or young person; and
(b)
the guardian understands the results which will follow from, and consents to, the making of the order,
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may order him —
(i)
to be placed under the supervision of a Community
Development officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court, for a period not exceeding 3 years; or
(ii)
to be sent to an approved home for a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 3 years.
(2)
The provisions of section 57(5) and (6) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, in respect of an order made by the Juvenile Court under subsection (1) as they apply in respect of an order made by the
Juvenile Court under section 54(1).
(3)
The Juvenile Court may, on the application of the Director, a protector or the guardian of any child or young person in respect of whom an order under subsection (1) has been made, vary or discharge the order if it is satisfied that it is in the best interests of the child or young person to do so.
Additional orders of Juvenile Court.