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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 258

Calculation to convert fine into community service order

    (1)     If the Children's Court makes a community service order under section 257(2)(f), it may order the child to perform community service activities as directed by the Secretary for a number of hours fixed in accordance with subsection (2).

    (2)     The number of hours of unpaid community service activities that the child may be required to perform is 1 hour for each 0 2 penalty unit or part of a 0 2 penalty unit then remaining unpaid up to an amount equivalent to the value of 10 penalty units with a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 50 hours.

    (3)     If a child is in default of more than one fine or instalment, the minimum and maximum number of hours set out in subsection (2) apply to the total number of hours of unpaid community service activities that the child may be required to perform in respect of the amounts then remaining unpaid of all the fines or instalments of which the child is then in default.



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