Part 15SAppeals

Appeal against decision of children's hearingS

154Appeal to sheriff against decision of children's hearingS

(1)A person mentioned in subsection (2) may appeal to the sheriff against a relevant decision of a children's hearing in relation to a child.

(2)The persons are—

(a)the child,

(b)a relevant person in relation to the child,

(c)a safeguarder appointed in relation to the child by virtue of section 30.

(3)A relevant decision is—

(a)a decision to make, vary or continue a compulsory supervision order,

(b)a decision to discharge a referral by the Principal Reporter,

(c)a decision to terminate a compulsory supervision order,

(d)a decision to make an interim compulsory supervision order,

(e)a decision to make an interim variation of a compulsory supervision order,

(f)a decision to make a medical examination order, or

(g)a decision to grant a warrant to secure attendance.

(4)An appeal under subsection (1) may be made jointly by two or more persons mentioned in subsection (2).

(5)An appeal under subsection (1) must be made before the expiry of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the decision is made.