Youth Justice Act 2005

If a youth has been found guilty of an offence and the Court is considering imposing on a youth a sentence that includes any of the following, the Court must require a report as to the suitability of the youth for the proposed sentence:

a sentence that includes supervision;

a community work order;

alternative detention;

periodic detention.

If the Court is considering a sentence that involves a fine or restitution by financial compensation, the Court must satisfy itself (if necessary by requiring a report) that the sentence is appropriate having regard to the financial circumstances of the youth.