Section 45

with respect to whom a scheduled offence is alleged to have been committed; and

whom the Court considers to be in need of protection, to be placed temporarily in a place of refuge until the determination of the proceedings against the person charged but the placement shall not extend beyond the date on which the child attains the age of eighteen years.

Notwithstanding the determination of the proceedings, the

Court may, on an application made by the Protector and if the

Court is satisfied that a child is in need of protection, order the placement of the child in a place of refuge but the placement shall not extend beyond the date on which the child attains the age of eighteen years.

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