Singapore legislation

Clause 48

Powers of Juvenile Courts in respect of children or young persons in need of care or protection

If a Juvenile Court is satisfied that any person brought before the Court is a child or young person in need of care or protection, the Court may —

(a)

order him to be sent to an approved home for a period to be specified by the Court;

(b)

commit him to the care of a fit person, whether a relative or not, who is willing to undertake the care of him for a period to be specified by the Court;

(c)

order his parent or guardian to enter into a recognizance to exercise proper care and guardianship; or

(d)

without making any other order, or in addition to making an order under paragraphs (a) to (c), make an order placing him under the supervision of a welfare officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court.

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