Part 1Protection of adults at risk of harm
Removal orders
17Variation or recall of removal order
1
The sheriff may vary or recall a removal order if satisfied that the variation or recall is justified by a change in the facts or circumstances in respect of which the order was granted or, as the case may be, last varied.
2
A removal order may not be varied so as to authorise the council to do anything after the day which falls 7 days after the day on which the adult at risk to whom the order relates is moved in pursuance of the order.
3
Where an adult at risk has been moved from any place in pursuance of a removal order which is recalled, the sheriff may direct the council to—
a
return the adult to that place, or
b
take the adult to any other place which the sheriff, having regard to the adult’s wishes, may specify.
4
A removal order may be varied or recalled only on the application of—
a
the adult at risk to whom the order relates,
b
any person who has an interest in the adult at risk’s well-being or property, or
c
the council.