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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2005 - SECT 42

Extension of limitation period

    (1)     This section applies if a youth is diverted in relation to an offence but fails to satisfactorily complete a Youth Justice Conference or diversion program.

    (2)     Subject to section 21, proceedings may be commenced against the youth for the offence despite that the applicable limitation period has expired.

    (3)     The proceedings must be commenced before the later of:

        (a)     the expiry of the applicable limitation period; or

        (b)     3 months after the diversion is determined to have been unsatisfactory.



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