Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2005 - SECT 225

    (1)     This section applies in relation to a matter:

        (a)     that, on the commencement of this section, is before the Supreme Court; and

        (b)     that, after the commencement, the Youth Justice Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine summarily.

    (2)     The Supreme Court must consider whether:

        (a)     the Supreme Court should continue to deal with the matter; or

        (b)     the Youth Justice Court should hear and determine the matter summarily.

    (3)     If the Supreme Court considers the matter should be heard and determined summarily by the Youth Justice Court, and the youth consents, the Supreme Court:

        (a)     may remit the matter to the Youth Justice Court; and

        (b)     may give any directions about the matter that the Supreme Court considers appropriate for the remission.