What is Apprehension?
Apprehension Order This order gives the director the authority to take the child from the custody of his/her guardian. If the director determines that reasonable and probable belief exists that a child is in need of intervention, he/she can make an application to the court for this order. An apprehension order can also be granted if a child that was in the director’s custody has either left or been removed without the director’s consent. Apprehension When authorities confirm the need for protection following an investigation, or when circumstances change in an open case, a child may be taken into the care of Child and Family Services by means of warrant or a court order to remove the child from the home. An application for a warrant or court order to search for and remove (apprehend) a child from the home is made to the court or a justice of the peace, depending on the jurisdiction. If a child has not been returned to the parent/guardian within 2 days of being apprehended, then the dir
