Which time marks the deadline for the stay of an order directing the return of a child under FCA 11?

Which time marks the deadline for the stay of an order directing the return of a child under FCA 11?

• A. End of the next week
• B. 3 PM of the next business day
• C. 5 PM of the next calendar day
• D. 5 PM of the next business day

Answer: (D)

A stay is a temporary suspension of the effect of a court order while a stay application is considered. For an order directing the return of a child under FCA 11, the deadline to apply for that stay is 5 PM on the next business day. This keeps relief timely and aligns with court working hours, counting only days the court is open. It also avoids weekend or holiday delays by not counting non-working days. For example, if the order is made on a Thursday, the stay must be sought by 5 PM on Friday; if the order is made on a Friday, the deadline is 5 PM on the next business day (typically Monday). The other time marks would either delay relief too long or ignore the court’s operating schedule.

A stay is a temporary suspension of the effect of a court order while a stay application is considered. For an order directing the return of a child under FCA 11, the deadline to apply for that stay is 5 PM on the next business day. This keeps relief timely and aligns with court working hours, counting only days the court is open. It also avoids weekend or holiday delays by not counting non-working days. For example, if the order is made on a Thursday, the stay must be sought by 5 PM on Friday; if the order is made on a Friday, the deadline is 5 PM on the next business day (typically Monday). The other time marks would either delay relief too long or ignore the court’s operating schedule.