69   Interim care orders

(1)  The Children’s Court may make interim care orders in relation to a child or young person after a care application is made and before the application is finally determined.

(1A)  The Children’s Court may make an interim care order prior to determining whether the child or young person is in need of care and protection, if the Court is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so.

(2)  The Director-General, in seeking an interim care order, has the onus of satisfying the Children’s Court that it is not in the best interests of the safety, welfare and well-being of the child or young person that he or she should remain with his or her parents or other persons having parental responsibility.

Note. Section 49 makes provision for the care of children and young persons pending care proceedings.