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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 360

Additional content of pre-sentence report in respect of child who has or appears to have a relevant impairment

A pre-sentence report may include the following additional matters if the report has been ordered under section 357

        (a)     if the child has an intellectual disability, a copy of any statement issued by the DFFH Secretary evidencing that the child has an intellectual disability;

        (b)     an analysis of how the child's relevant impairment has impacted on the child's functional capacity and any relationship between that impact and the child's offending;

        (c)     an outline of any supports required by the child to address any behaviours of concern that are related to the relevant impairment and that impact on the child's offending;

        (d)     any history of the child's involvement with disability services, including whether the child is an NDIS participant or requires referral to the NDIS;

        (e)     an outline of available services, including disability services, that—

              (i)     are suited to the needs of the child; and

              (ii)     address the impact of the relevant impairment on the child's functional capacity; and

              (iii)     reduce the likelihood of the child re‑offending;

        (f)     a plan for implementation of services referred to in paragraph (e) and any other disability assistance that could be provided to the child.



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