Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT 1986 - SECT 48

    Where the court is satisfied that a charge against a child is proved but, in the circumstances, and having regard to—

        (a)     the provisions of section 5;

        (b)     the welfare of the child;

        (c)     the facts of the case;

        (d)     the seriousness of the offence;

        (e)     the circumstances in which the offence was committed;

        (f)     the age of the child;

        (g)     the apparent maturity of the child;

        (h)     the apparent mental capacity of the child; or

              (i)     the health of the child;

the court is of the opinion that it should not proceed to a conviction, the court shall, as soon as practicable but, in any case, within 6 months—

        (j)     dismiss the charge; or

        (k)     make 1 or more of the orders referred to in paragraph 47 (1) (a), (b), (f) or (g) notwithstanding that a conviction has not been entered.