Queensland Consolidated Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 172

172 Reference to drug assessment and education session by court

(1) This section applies if a finding of guilt for an eligible drug offence is made against an eligible child before a drug diversion court.

(2) The court may refer the child to a drug assessment and education session if the child consents to attend the session.

(3) On making the referral, the court must—

(a) direct the child attend a drug assessment and education session by a stated date; and

(b) adjourn the proceeding for the offence.