6. Intervention with a child protection order

• 6.1 Intervention with a child protection order
• 6.2 Applying for a directive order
• 6.3 Applying for a supervision order
• 6.4 Applying for a short-term custody order
• 6.5 Applying for a short-term guardianship order
• 6.6 Applying for a long-term guardianship order
• 6.7 Long-term guardianship to a suitable person
• Resources

6.3 Applying for a supervision order

Purpose

This procedure outlines the process for decision-making regarding an application for a child protection order requiring the chief executive to supervise the child's protection with respect to matters stated in the order (supervision order).

Authority

• Child Protection Act 1999, section 6, 54(1), 61(c)
• Policy No. 395-1: Administrative access to child safety records
• Policy No. 369-1: Participation in decision-making - children and young people in alternative care

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Decision-making regarding the use of supervision orders

It will be appropriate for a CSO to seek a supervision order when all of the following circumstances apply:

• the child is in need of protection, but supervision and direction by the department will enable:
  • the child to safely remain at home; and
  • the CSO to monitor the situation to ensure the matters are followed up;
• it is possible to specify the areas relating to the child's care which are to be supervised by the department;
• failure on the parent/s part to keep to any directives by the department will not impair the safety of the child;
• the intervention needed (with the child at home) will not be accepted by the parents on a voluntary basis; and
• it is appropriate for the parents to retain their rights and responsibilities relating to custody and guardianship of the child.

The CSO may apply for a supervision order in conjunction with a directive order under the Child Protection Act 1999, section 61(a), that is, the court may make a specific directive to the parents.

The CSO must ensure that the child's case plan clearly specifies how the supervision order will be monitored and implemented.

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Decision-making regarding duration of the order

Under the Child Protection Act 1999, section 62(2), a supervision order must not be for more than one year. When making a recommendation about the required duration of a supervision order, the CSO will estimate the time the department will need to supervise the matters to ensure the child's protection needs are met and that the timeframe is warranted in the circumstances.

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