Section 34Part 4 — CARE AND SUPERVISION
Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of
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A court hearing an application for an order under this Part shall (in the light of any rules made by virtue of subsection (2)) —
draw up a timetable with a view to disposing of the application without delay; and
give such directions as it considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that that timetable is adhered to.
Rules of court may —
specify periods within which specified steps must be taken in relation to such proceedings; and
make other provisions with respect to such proceedings for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are disposed of without delay.