Court must explain proceedings to youth
61 Court must explain proceedings to youth
The Court must satisfy itself that a youth who is the subject of proceedings for an offence understands the nature of the proceedings.
If the youth is not represented by a legal practitioner, the
Court must explain to him or her in a language and manner the youth is likely to understand, having regard to the youth's age, health, maturity, cultural background and English language skills:
the nature of the allegations against him or her; and
the legal implications of those allegations; and
the elements of the offence that must be established by the prosecution.
An order or finding of the Court cannot be called into question only on the ground of failure to comply with this section if the
Court has substantially complied with subsections (1) and (2).
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