Rule 3.27.16 Procedural requirements relating to parenting ordersF1

Where the sheriff is considering making a parenting order, or a revocation or variation of a parenting order, and it is practicable, having regard to the age and maturity of the child to–

(a)

give the child an opportunity to indicate whether the child wishes to express views; and

(b)

if the child so wishes, give the child an opportunity to express those views,

the sheriff shall order intimation in the form of Form 31 to the child in respect of whom the order was or is proposed to be made.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ch. 3 Pt. 27 inserted (28.10.2004 for the insertion of rules 3.27.1-3.27.4, 3.27.6 -3.27.11; 31.1.2005 for the insertion of rule 3.27.18; 4.4.2005 for the insertion of rules 3.27.5, 3.27.15-3.27.17; 15.11.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Act of Sederunt (Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules) Amendment (Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004) 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/455), paras. 1(1)(b)(2), 2(4)