s 324
In forceCourt not to impose a sentence of detention on child who is under 14 years of age at time of offence except in certain circumstances
Chapter 7Sentencing
Part 7.12General provisions for community-based orders
324 Court not to impose a sentence of detention on child who is under 14 years of age at time of offence except in certain circumstances
The Children's Court must not impose a sentence of detention on a child who it finds guilty of an offence if, at the time the offence was committed, the child was under 14 years of age unless—
(a)
the offence is—
(i)
a Category A serious youth offence; or
(ii)
a Category B serious youth offence; or
(iii)
any other offence against a person that the Court considers to be serious and violent; and
(b)
the Court is reasonably satisfied that the child presents a serious risk to community safety.
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