Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part IX · Institutions
63. Child who escapes or is removed from probation hostel
Feedback & supportAny child who escapes or is removed from a probation hostel without lawful authority—
probation hostel
“probation hostel” means a hostel established or appointed under section 61 as a place of residence for children required to reside there under sections 46 and 98;
may be arrested without a warrant by any probation officer or police officer; and
be brought back to that hostel or before the Supervising
Court.
If the child is brought before the Supervising Court under paragraph (1)(b)—
Supervising Court
“Supervising Court” means the Court For Children for the district or area in which a child is required— (a) to reside under a probation order; (b) to perform community service under a community service order; or (c) to be placed or detained under any other order made under this Act; Child 17
in the case of a child detained in a probation hostel under paragraph 46(5)(c), the Supervising Court may exercise its power under subsection 47(2); and
in the case of a probationer, the Supervising Court may deal with the child for the offence for which he was sent to the probation hostel in the same manner in which the
Supervising Court could deal with him if it had found him guilty of that offence.