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CurrentPerson giving youth caution may request apology or make referral
Chapter 4Diverting children from the justice system
Part 4.3Youth cautions
111 Person giving youth caution may request apology or make referral
(1)
A cautioning police officer or other person who gives a youth caution to a child may—
(a)
request the child to apologise to any victim of the alleged offence, if an apology is appropriate in the circumstances; or
(b)
refer the child to an appropriate support service or program.
(2)
A refusal or failure by the child to comply with a request or referral under subsection (1) does not affect the child's eligibility to be given a youth caution.
(3)
A request or referral under subsection (1) may be made at any time before, during or after the giving of the youth caution to the child.
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