Chapter 1 Youth Justice

Question 1

Releasing CYP on bail

Bail conditions/opposition

Answer 1

Can be released on bail

Conditions must be discussed and agreed to by CYP. MUST sign bail bond

MUST appear in Court within 7 days

Bail conditions clear reasonable link to charges history and bail breaches

Suitable bail will reduce unnecessary breaches later

Complete opp to bail for those that need to bd is custody.

Question 2

Bail continued for CYP

Youth Court will bail to:

Answer 2

OT custody

Rarely Police

Youth unit prison where 17 or more

Question 3

Placing CYP in OT custody

Police obligations

Answer 3

Must place in OT custody as soon as practicable and no later than 24 hrs after arrest

Must

Deliver to social worker
Supply form (Pol 235) to social worker relating to
ID of CYP
circumstances of arrezt
Date and time of intended court apperance

NOTE

24 hr limit does not allow you to hold CYP for making further enquiries

Allow you to delay contacting OT for the max length of time.

Important to advise OT ASAP so they can find suitable placement. But should not affect transfer time frames.

Question 4

Provision for holding CYP more than 24 hrs

Answer 4

If senior sergeant or above and delegate of CE of OT both sign joint certificate (Pol 236) if satisfied that CYP is

Likely to abscond or violent and
No OT facilities for safe custody are available

Can hold more than 24 hrs

BUT

must provide written report to Commissioner within 5 days and copy of certificate ststing

Circumstances certificate was issued and
DURATION CYP was detsinedor likely to be detained