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Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III) (view source)
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Notice must be given to the parents as soon as possible in any of the following circumstances: | Notice must be given to the parents as soon as possible in any of the following circumstances: | ||
* the young person is arrested and detained in custody | |||
* a summons or appearance notice is issued to the young person | |||
* the young person is released on giving a promise to appear, or | |||
* upon the young person entering into a recognizance (ss 26 (1) & (2)) | |||
When the whereabouts of the parents of a young person are unknown, notice may be given to an adult relative or to any other adult, who is known by the young person and who is likely to assist the young person (s 26(4)). When notice has not been given, the court may adjourn the proceedings until notice is given or may dispense with notice if the court thinks it would be appropriate (s 26(11)). | When the whereabouts of the parents of a young person are unknown, notice may be given to an adult relative or to any other adult, who is known by the young person and who is likely to assist the young person (s 26(4)). When notice has not been given, the court may adjourn the proceedings until notice is given or may dispense with notice if the court thinks it would be appropriate (s 26(11)). | ||