# Act of Sederunt (Child Care and Maintenance Rules) 1997, Rule 3.3A: Child to attend hearing

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(1) This rule applies where an application is made to the sheriff under—
(a) the 2011 Act, other than where section 103 or 112 of the 2011 Act applies; or
(b) section 44A of the CPSA 1995.
(2) A child must attend all hearings, unless the sheriff otherwise directs.
(3) A child may attend a hearing even if the child is excused from doing so.
(4) If the child is not excused from attending the hearing but does not attend the sheriff may grant a warrant to secure attendance in relation to the child.
(5) Paragraph (6) applies if—
(a) the hearing of the application is to be continued to another day; and
(b) the sheriff is satisfied that there is reason to believe that the child will not attend on that day.
(6) The sheriff may grant a warrant to secure attendance in relation to the child.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/291/rule/3.3A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-child-care-and-maintenance-rules-1997/rule-3.3A
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