Section 126 — Legal representation — Youth Justice Act 2024 (Victoria) — Barrister AI

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Section 126 — Legal representation — Youth Justice Act 2024 (Victoria) — Barrister AI

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s 116Objects of early diversion group conference s 117Police officer referral of child to early diversion group conference s 2It is presumed that a child who is 12 or 13 years of age cannot commit an offence—see section 11.s 118Eligibility of child for early diversion group conference s 119Timing of referral s 120Aboriginal child referred to early diversion group conference may elect model s 121Form of referral by police officer s 122Form of notice of referral s 123Parent may be notified of referral s 124Date and time of early diversion group conference s 125Convenor may refer matter back s 126Legal representation s 127Persons to attend early diversion group conference s 128Victim statement may be provided s 128AReading aloud of victim statement s 129Conduct of early diversion group conference s 130Early diversion outcome plan s 131Finalisation of early diversion outcome plan s 132Deferral or discontinuation of group conference s 133Discretion of Chief Commissioner of Police s 134Confidentiality of early diversion group conference proceedings s 135Confidentiality of early diversion outcome plan

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Chapter 4—Diverting children from the justice system

Part 4.4—Early diversion group conferences

126 Legal representation

An early diversion group conference for a child must not proceed unless the child has legal representation.

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