Children in Care and Protection matters can attend the hearing if they wish, but do not have to. Parents and guardians are required to attend the hearing if they are contesting the matter. If parents/guardians do not attend, then final orders may be made in their absence. If you know that you are unable to [...]
The Youth Court may be able to arrange a video or phone link for you so that you can attend from another location, usually your closest courthouse. Usually a link will be arranged for you by the Department for Child Protection. However, if you need to change a link or need a link unexpectedly, you [...]
In all Care and Protection matters the child is represented by a child advocate, who is usually one of the solicitors from the Legal Services Commission. The parents and guardians are not provided with a solicitor, but are encouraged to seek legal advice.
Before the first hearing, the applicant will serve a copy of the Application on every party (the child, parents and guardians). On the first page of the Application the hearing date and time will be provided. At the first hearing, the matter may be adjourned for another date. If this happens, a sheriff’s officer will [...]
You can contact your lawyer or the Youth Court Registry directly. If you would like something in writing, you will need to come into the Registry and ask for a certificate of record.