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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 162

Adjournment of proceeding for early diversion group conference

    (1)     On making an early diversion group conference order in respect of a child, the Children's Court may adjourn the proceeding to enable the child to participate in an early diversion group conference.

    (2)     The Children's Court may refuse to accept a plea of guilty from the child in the proceeding for the offence, or may allow the child to withdraw such a plea, if—

        (a)     the Court has not heard any evidence in the proceeding; and

        (b)     the Court is considering making an early diversion group conference order.



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