Section 22
( 1) If a Court is satisfied that any child brought before it under section 21
is a child in need of protection, the Court may
(a)
order his guardian to enter into a bond to exercise proper care and guardianship for a period specified by the Court, but that period shall not extend beyond the date on which the child attains the age of eighteen years;
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(b)
make an order placing the child in the custody of a fit person for a period specified by the Court but that period shall not extend beyond the date on which the child attains the age of eighteen years;
(c)
without making any other order or in addition to an order under paragraphs (a) or (b), make an order placing the child under the supervision of a protector, or some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court, for a period specified by the Court, but that period shall not extend beyond the date on which the child attains the age of eighteen years;
(d)
make an order placing the child in a place of safety for a period of three years from the date of the order or until he attains the age of eighteen years, whichever is the longer; or
(e)
make an order placing the child in the custody of a foster parent found to be suitable by the Permanent Secretary and pending such time, place the child in a place of safety.
12)
A Court may, in making any order under subsection 11), impose such conditions or give such directions as it may deem fit for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of the child in respect of whom such order is made, and every person upon whom such conditions are imposed or to whom such directions are given shall comply with such conditions or directions.
13)
No order subsection 11) shall be made without giving the guardian of the child an opportunity to attend and be heard.
14)
Notwithstanding subsection 13), an order under subsection 11) may be made if the guardian of the child, having been required to attend, has failed to do so or cannot be found within a reasonable time.
15)
Before making an order under subsection 11), the Court shall endeavour to obtain such information as to the family background, religion, general conduct, home surroundings, school records and medical history of the child as may enable it to deal with the case in the best interests of the child, may, for the purpose of obtaining such information or for any special medical examination or observation, from time to time adjourn the case for a period or periods not exceeding two months at a time and may make in respect of the child, as an interim order having effect only during the period of the adjournment, any order which it could have made under subsection 11).
16)
In determining what order is to be made under subsection 11), the Court shall treat the welfare and best interests of the child as the paramount considerations.
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(7)
If the Court is not satisfied that the child brought before it under section 21 is in need of protection, the Court may order that the child be returned to the care and custody of his guardian.
Contribution Order.