Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 911

For section 3C of the Bail Act 1977 substitute —

        " 3C     Accused 18 years of age or over remanded in custody for another offence alleged to have been committed when the accused was under 18 years of age

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     the accused has applied for bail in a criminal proceeding in any court; and

        (b)     the criminal proceeding relates to one or more offences alleged to have been committed when the accused was 18 years of age or over; and

        (c)     the accused is currently remanded in custody pursuant to a remand warrant for another offence alleged to have been committed when the accused was under 18 years of age.

    (2)     In making a determination under this Act in relation to the accused's application, a bail decision maker must take into account (in addition to any other requirements of this Act)—

        (a)     whether the accused has engaged in conduct that threatens the safety of any person in a youth justice custodial centre or the security or stability of a youth justice custodial centre; and

        (b)     whether the accused can reasonably be safely and appropriately accommodated and supported in a youth justice custodial centre.".