(a)under section 12(1A) of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8) the sheriff requires the Principal Reporter to arrange a children’s hearing in respect of a child, and

(b)a compulsory supervision order is not in force in relation to the child.

(2)This Act applies as if—

(a)the requirement of the sheriff were a determination of the sheriff under section 108 that the section 67 ground specified in the statement given to the Principal Reporter under section 12 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 was established in relation to the child, and

(b)the sheriff had directed the Principal Reporter under section 108(2) to arrange a children’s hearing.