OT/Youth Justice

Question 1

Section 4(a)

Answer 1

Paramount Principle

Well-being/Best Interest of CYP

Question 2

Section 8

Answer 2

Inform Parents/Caregivers/Guardians of Actions/Decisions to do with CYP

Question 3

Section 214

Answer 3

Powers of Arrest-WEEPS

W-Witness Interference (Prevent)
E-Ensure Court Appearance
E-Evidential Material (Prevent Loss/CADD)
P-Prevent Further Offences
S-Summons

Question 4

Exceptions for WEEPS

Answer 4

Refusing to accompany for EBA/Public Interest

Question 5

CYP arrests must be reported within and to who ?

Answer 5

3 days to the Office of Commission

Question 6

Section 215-CYP Rights-5 Times to ask ?

Answer 6

CYP Rights-5 Times to ask ?

1. Before Questioning
2. CYP asks for Rights
3. Charge Decided
4. Arrested a CYP
5. For Statements

Question 7

Section 222-Nominated Person-Can Be/Can’t Be ?

Answer 7

Who can be
Parent/Guardian,Adult Family Member/Family Group, Any Other Adult 20 years and Above

Who can’t be
Enforcement Officer (Not Parent), Under 20 Years Old, Co Offender, Can’t make it/Can’t be located.

Question 8

Section 39

Answer 8

Place of Safety Warrant

Question 9

Section 40

Answer 9

Warrant to Remove CYP

A. Need Warrant
B. Move to Another Guardian/Nominated Person

Question 10

Section 42 “In The Poo”

Answer 10

Entry/Search/Remove CYP (CRITICAL).

Reported within 3 days to the Office of Commissioner

Question 11

Section 48 “Out Too Late”

Answer 11

CYP found Unaccompanied

Question 12

Section 10B SOO Act

Answer 12

“Under 14 needs a babysitter” Cannot be left unaccompanied.