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Difference between revisions of "Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)"
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Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III) (view source)
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=== 4. Proof of Notice === | === 4. Proof of Notice === | ||
It must be shown that a young person’s parent or guardian has been notified of the charges against the young person. | It must be shown that a young person’s parent or guardian has been notified of the charges against the young person in one of the following ways: | ||
*If detained, a police officer must contact the parents (in writing or orally) as soon as possible and tell them the location where the young person is being held and the reason for their arrest. | |||
*If released on a Promise to Appear or other Undertaking, the police officer must give written notice to the parents as soon as possible. | |||
*If given a ticket under the Contraventions Act (other than a parking ticket), the parents should be given written notice as soon as possible. | |||
*If the parents cannot be located, notice can be given to another relative or adult who is likely to assist the young person and is deemed appropriate. | |||
=== 5. Pre-Trial Detention === | === 5. Pre-Trial Detention === | ||
