Queensland Consolidated Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 297E

297E References to a child charged with an offence

For this division, a reference to a
"child charged with an offence" includes a reference to a child who—

(a) was charged with an offence; and

(b) is receiving, or is the subject of, a service provided for the purpose of—

(i) dealing with the child under this Act for the offence; or

Example—

an assessment prepared for sentencing the child for the offence

(ii) helping rehabilitate the child.

Example—

counselling and rehabilitation programs provided for the purpose of meeting particular needs of the child relevant to the child’s offending behaviour