In the matter of RR (Interim Care Order) [2021] JRC 156 (14 June 2021)

In the matter of RR (Interim Care Order) [2021] JRC 156 (14 June 2021)

Where a child is in chronic neglect and current carers cannot exercise parental responsibility, the court must make an interim care order granting parental responsibility to the Minister, regardless of pending assessments.

Citation
[2021] JRC 156
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Subject Child: RR; Respondents: Maternal Grandparents; Respondent: Mother; Guardian: Guardian
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Interim Care Order Hearing
Outcome
interim care order granted
Legal Topics
Interim Care Order, Parental Responsibility, Chronic Neglect, Placement, Assessment
Family Law Child Protection Interim Care Order Parental Responsibility Chronic Neglect Placement Assessment

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

RR

Subject Child

Maternal Grandparents

Respondents

Mother

Respondent

Guardian

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Interim Care Order Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to make an interim care order granting parental responsibility to the Minister
  2. 2 Whether to await psychological assessment before making the order

Ratio Decidendi

Where a child is in chronic neglect and current carers cannot exercise parental responsibility, the court must make an interim care order granting parental responsibility to the Minister, regardless of pending assessments.

Court Disposition

interim care order granted

Orders

  • Interim care order made granting parental responsibility to the Minister.
  • Psychological assessment to be instructed within 7 days; report to be undertaken if possible having seen RR, otherwise on papers.