Distribution of victim impact statement
215 Distribution of victim impact statement
If a victim impact statement is prepared by or on behalf of a victim, the victim must provide to the prosecutor a copy of it, including a copy of any report attached to the victim impact statement under section 213(1).
The copy is to be provided a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place.
As soon as practicable after receiving a copy of a victim impact statement and any attached report under section 213(1), the prosecutor must—
file a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report with the Children's Court; and
provide a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report to the child and the legal practitioner representing the child.
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