The Legislation says that there must be a Case Plan for every care and protection matters. The Legislation talks about what information should be in the Case Plan, and that a reunification plan needs to be developed. DCP develop the case plan and the plan is agreed on by all involved.
If you would like to send any information for the Judge to read please send it via email to youthcourt@courts.sa.gov.au at least 2 working days before court. You will also need to provide a copy to the Children’s Lawyer by email to ayc@lsc.sa.gov.au and the Department for Child Protection. You can do this by giving [...]
No there no lawyers except for the child’s lawyer, who is the child’s representative. Parents can talk to a lawyer before or after Court if they want to. If any legal matters need to be decided, the Reunification Court stops and there is another court date set. At that court date, the parents and the [...]
The child will have a lawyer who speaks for them at the court. Usually children do not come. If a child wants to attend, they can. If a child wants to say something to the Judge a time can be arranged for the Judge to speak to them privately. Children can also write letters to [...]
A carer or grandparent has a right to be heard and to make a submission to the Court. This can be done either in person or by written submission to youthcourt@courts.sa.gov.au
If the Judge says it is ok, yes.
No, they cannot.
If the Judge agrees. Parents need to email youthcourt@courts.sa.gov.au at least 2 working days before court OR they can ask the Sheriff to ask the Judge on the day.
The DCP, parent/s, Children’s Representative and Aboriginal Youth Justice Officer can attend Court. If asked, and she agrees, the Judge can let other support services come to court.
Court happens every 6-8 weeks.