Legal matters

Legal help and support for caseworkers (DCJ and service providers)

This section will give you links to information about going to Children’s Court, the role of the courts, the types of orders that can be made in PSP, court matters, record keeping and contacts for free legal assistance.

Legal work in the PSP

Access PSP learning Hub for Legal guidance

Short term court orders (STCO)

STCO processes for restoration, guardianship and adoption

Children’s court information

Link through to detailed information on what happens in children’s court.

Legal services and support

Link through to state wide legal contacts

Other types of court

Link through to information on different courts and tribunals

Victims of crime and violent crime

Link through to information on victim services and victim charter of rights.

Section 90 Applications

Link through to understand the legal processes of section 90 applications.

Statutory OOHC agency record keeping

Recordkeeping, Care and Protection Act 1998, transfer and retrieval of paper and digital records

Last updated:

27 Sep 2024