In the matter of Leo (Care order) [2014] JRC 030A (31 January 2014)

In the matter of Leo (Care order) [2014] JRC 030A (31 January 2014)

The court was satisfied that the threshold for an interim care order was met due to reasonable grounds for risk of significant harm, and that an interim care order with approval of the care plan for assessment of both parents was the appropriate order.

Citation
[2014] JRC 030A
Parties
Applicant: Minister; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: Father
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 January 2014
Procedural Posture
Interim Care Order Application / Interim Application Hearing
Outcome
Interim care order granted; care plan approved.
Legal Topics
Interim Care Order, Parental Responsibility, Threshold Criteria, Care Plan Approval
Family Law Child Protection Interim Care Order Parental Responsibility Threshold Criteria Care Plan Approval

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

Father

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Interim Care Order Application / Interim Application Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold for interim care order is met
  2. 2 Whether to make an interim care order or a lesser/no order
  3. 3 Whether to approve the care plan

Ratio Decidendi

The court was satisfied that the threshold for an interim care order was met due to reasonable grounds for risk of significant harm, and that an interim care order with approval of the care plan for assessment of both parents was the appropriate order.

Court Disposition

Interim care order granted; care plan approved.

Orders

  • Interim care order made for the child Leo.
  • Care plan for assessment of both parents at Orchard House in Somerset approved.