Sending to an institution of refractory child under sixteen years

When the parent or guardian of a child apparently under the age of sixteen years represents to the magistrate that he is unable to control the child, and that he desires that the child be sent to a certified institution under this Act, the magistrate, if satisfied on inquiry that it is expedient so to deal with the child and that the parent or guardian understands the results which will follow, may order such child to be sent to such institution and to be there detained. years.