Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008)RegulationsRegulations relating to Child JusticeAnnexureForm 4 : Age estimation of child by medical practitioner |
Form 4
AGE ESTIMATION OF CHILD BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
SECTION 14 OF THE CHILD JUSTICE ACT, 2008 (ACT NO. 75 OF 2008)
REGULATIONS RELATING TO CHILD JUSTICE
[Regulation 15]
At the Preliminary Inquiry/ In the Child Justice Court held at |
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Case no/File no. |
PART A
Personal particulars of child
Full names and surname |
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Sex |
Particulars of parent, appropriate person or guardian or Child and Youth Care Centre
Full names and Surname / Name of Centre |
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Contact details of person / Centre |
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Physical address of person / Centre |
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PART B
REFERRAL OF CHILD TO MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
TO: Particulars of medical practitioner
Full names and Surname |
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Particulars of hospital or practice |
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Contact details |
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Since there is uncertainty as to the age of the child mentioned above, the child is referred to you in terms of section 14(2)(d) of the Child Justice Act, 2008 for an estimation of age.
...................................................................... Signature: Presiding Officer Date:
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PART C
MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILD
Height |
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Weight |
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Condition of: |
Face |
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Lungs |
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Heart |
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Teeth |
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Sight |
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Hearing |
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Speech |
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Bone structure |
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Neurological state |
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Intellect |
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Any diseases, infection, injuries or impairment (Indicate degree) |
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Nutrition |
Adequate/deficient. If deficient, provide details |
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Vaccinations |
Yes/No If yes, provide details |
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Physical development |
Normal/abnormal. If abnormal, provide details |
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Sexual organs |
Breasts |
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Pubic hair |
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Genitals |
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Auxiliary |
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Substance abuse |
Yes/No If yes, provide details |
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Other Observations |
Provide details |
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Medical or other treatment required/ recommended |
Remarks
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Opinion/conclusion
Based on the above-examination and the child's general appearance— |
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(a) |
The age of the child is assessed at being between .................... and ............. , the most probable age is .............. |
(b) |
The possible date of birth could be ............................................................... |
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Signature: Medical Practitioner
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Date | Official Stamp |