OT/Youth Justice Flashcards
Section 4(a)
Paramount Principle
Well-being/Best Interest of CYP
Section 8
Inform Parents/Caregivers/Guardians of Actions/Decisions to do with CYP
Section 214
Powers of Arrest-WEEPS
W-Witness Interference (Prevent)
E-Ensure Court Appearance
E-Evidential Material (Prevent Loss/CADD)
P-Prevent Further Offences
S-Summons
Exceptions for WEEPS
Refusing to accompany for EBA/Public Interest
CYP arrests must be reported within and to who ?
3 days to the Office of Commission
Section 215-CYP Rights-5 Times to ask ?
CYP Rights-5 Times to ask ?
- Before Questioning
- CYP asks for Rights
- Charge Decided
- Arrested a CYP
- For Statements
Section 222-Nominated Person-Can Be/Can’t Be ?
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.
Section 39
Place of Safety Warrant
Section 40
Warrant to Remove CYP
A. Need Warrant
B. Move to Another Guardian/Nominated Person
Section 42 “In The Poo”
Entry/Search/Remove CYP (CRITICAL).
Reported within 3 days to the Office of Commissioner
Section 48 “Out Too Late”
CYP found Unaccompanied
Section 10B SOO Act
“Under 14 needs a babysitter” Cannot be left unaccompanied.