(1) If—
(a) the Court is of the opinion that sentencing should, in the interests of the child, be deferred; and
(b) the child agrees to a deferral of sentencing; and
(c) in the case of deferral of sentencing for the purpose of the child's participation in a group conference—
(i) the Court is of the opinion, after consultation with the Secretary, that the child is suitable to participate in a group conference; and
(ii) the child agrees to participate in a group conference—
the Court may defer sentencing the child for a period not exceeding 4 months.
(2) If the Court defers sentencing a child, the Court—
(a) must adjourn the case to a fixed date for sentence and release the child unconditionally or adjourn the case to a fixed date for sentence and release the child on bail; and
(b) may order the preparation of a pre-sentence, or a further pre-sentence, report; and
(c) if a group conference is to be held, must order the preparation of a group conference report.