Section 38 — Definitions — Youth Justice Act 2005 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI

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Section 38 — Definitions — Youth Justice Act 2005 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI

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s 37Purpose and application of Part s 38Definitions s 38AMeaning of prescribed offence s 39Diversion of youth s 40Diversion in circumstances where youth denies behaviour s 41Effect of diverting youth s 42Extension of limitation period s 42AReporting on diversion of youth s 43Publication of information of diversion s 44No review or appeal

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Part 3—Diversion of youth

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In this Part:

divert, in relation to a youth, means to take an action under section 39.

prescribed offence, see section 38A.

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