Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 334

    (1)     The DPP may appeal against a sentence imposed by the Children's Court in a summary proceeding in the Criminal Division if satisfied that an appeal should be brought in the public interest.

    (2)     An appeal against sentence under subsection (1) is—

        (a)     to the County Court; or

        (b)     if the Children's Court was constituted by the President, to the Trial Division of the Supreme Court; or

        (c)     if the Children's Court was constituted by the Chief Magistrate who is a dual commission holder, to the Court of Appeal.

    (3)     The DPP must not bring a further appeal against a sentence imposed by the appellate court.