Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 302

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a charge notice has been given to an accused detainee; and

        (b)     the accused detainee—

              (i)     makes an election under section 301; or

              (ii)     does not make an election under section 301, or apply for review of the charge, within the period allowed.

    (2)     The administrator may, without further investigation or inquiry, take the disciplinary action stated in the charge notice if the administrator believes on reasonable grounds that the accused detainee understands the proposed action.

    (3)     If the administrator decides to take the disciplinary action, the administrator must give the accused detainee written notice of the decision.

    (4)     The disciplinary action must be taken in accordance with division 8.4.4 (Disciplinary action generally).