Youth Justice Regulations 2006

For section 18(4) of the Act, a police officer must record the following particulars:

(a) that the officer has informed the youth of the youth's right to silence;

(b) whether the youth elected to exercise the youth's right to silence or answer the officer's questions (including answering questions through legal representation);

(c) if the youth elected to access legal advice and representation –

details of the efforts the officer made to contact the youth's legal practitioner;

(d) that the officer has informed the youth that the youth may contact a friend, relative, responsible adult in respect of the youth or support person;

(e) if the youth elected to contact a person mentioned in paragraph (d):

(i) details of the efforts the officer made to contact the person; and

(ii) the name and contact details of the person.