57 (1) Where the court finds that a child is in need of protection and is satisfied that intervention through a court order is necessary to protect the child in the future, the court shall make one of the following orders or an order under section 57.1, in the child’s best interests: Supervision order 1. That the child be placed in the care and custody of a parent or another person, subject to the supervision of the society, for a specified period of at least three months and not more than 12 months. Society wardship 2. That the child be made a ward of the society and be placed in its care and custody for a specified period not exceeding twelve months. Crown wardship 3. That the child be made a ward of the Crown, until the wardship is terminated under section 65.2 or expires under subsection 71 (1), and be placed in the care of the society. Consecutive orders of society wardship and supervision 4. That the child be made a ward of the society under paragraph 2 for a specified period and then be returned to a parent or another person under paragraph 1, for a period or periods not exceeding an aggregate of twelve months.  R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 57 (1); 2006, c. 5, s. 13 (1-3). Court to inquire (2) In determining which order to make under subsection (1) or section 57.1, the court shall ask the parties what efforts the society or another agency or person has made to assist the child before intervention under this Part.  2006, c. 5, s. 13 (4). Less disruptive alternatives preferred (3) The court shall not make an order removing the child from the care of the person who had charge of him or her immediately before intervention under this Part unless the court is satisfied that alternatives that are less disruptive to the child, including non-residential services and the assistance referred to in subsection (2), would be inadequate to protect the child.  1999, c. 2, s. 15 (1). Community placement to be considered (4) Where the court decides that it is necessary to remove the child from the care of the person who had charge of him or her immediately before intervention under this Part, the court shall, before making an order for society or Crown wardship under paragraph 2 or 3 of subsection (1), consider whether it is possible to place the child with a relative, neighbour or other member of the child’s community or extended family under paragraph 1 of subsection (1) with the consent of the relative or other person.  R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 57 (4); 2016, c. 23, s. 38 (18). Idem: where child an Indian or a native person (5) Where the child referred to in subsection (4) is an Indian or a native person, unless there is a substantial reason for placing the child elsewhere, the court shall place the child with, (a) a member of the child’s extended family; (b) a member of the child’s band or native community; or (c) another Indian or native family.  R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 57 (5). (6) Repealed:  1999, c. 2, s. 15 (2). Idem (7) When the court has dispensed with notice to a person under subsection 39 (7), the court shall not make an order for Crown wardship under paragraph 3 of subsection (1), or an order for society wardship under paragraph 2 of subsection (1) for a period exceeding thirty days, until a further hearing under subsection 47 (1) has been held upon notice to that person.  R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 57 (7). Terms and conditions of supervision order (8) If the court makes a supervision order under paragraph 1 of subsection (1), the court may impose, (a) reasonable terms and conditions relating to the child’s care and supervision; (b) reasonable terms and conditions on, (i) the child’s parent, (ii) the person who will have care and custody of the child under the order, (iii) the child, and (iv) any other person, other than a foster parent, who is putting forward or would participate in a plan for the care and custody of or access to the child; and (c) reasonable terms and conditions on the society that will supervise the placement, but shall not require the society to provide financial assistance or purchase any goods or services.  2006, c. 5, s. 13 (5). Where no court order necessary (9) Where the court finds that a child is in need of protection but is not satisfied that a court order is necessary to protect the child in the future, the court shall order that the child remain with or be returned to the person who had charge of the child immediately before intervention under this Part.  R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 57 (9). No order where child not subject to parental control (10) Where the court finds that a child who was not subject to parental control immediately before intervention under this Part by virtue of having withdrawn from parental control or who withdraws from parental control after intervention under this Part is in need of protection, but is not satisfied that a court order is necessary to protect the child in the future, the court shall make no order in respect of the child. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 11. Note:  Despite the proclamation of the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 2, section 15, section 57 of this Act, as it read before March 31, 2000, continues to apply with respect to any proceeding under Part III, including a status review proceeding, that was commenced before March 31, 2000.  See: 1999, c. 2, ss. 37 (5), 38. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 2, s. 15 (1, 2), 37 - 31/03/2000 2006, c. 5, s. 13 (1-5) - 30/11/2006 2016, c. 23, s. 38 (18)
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