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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 215

Distribution of victim impact statement

    (1)     If a victim impact statement is prepared by or on behalf of a victim, the victim must provide to the prosecutor a copy of it, including a copy of any report attached to the victim impact statement under section 213(1).

    (2)     The copy is to be provided a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place.

    (3)     As soon as practicable after receiving a copy of a victim impact statement and any attached report under section 213(1), the prosecutor must—

        (a)     file a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report with the Children's Court; and

        (b)     provide a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report to the child and the legal practitioner representing the child.



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