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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 201

Proof beyond reasonable doubt

    (1)     On the summary hearing of a charge for an offence, whether indictable or summary, the Children's Court must be satisfied of a child's guilt on proof beyond reasonable doubt by relevant and admissible evidence.

Note

See also section 141 of the Evidence Act 2008 .

    (2)     If the Court is not satisfied in accordance with subsection (1), it must dismiss the charge.

Chapter 7—Sentencing

Part 7.1—Sentencing principles



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