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In forceCustodial right—mental and physical health
Chapter 10Youth justice custody
Part 10.2Rights and responsibilities
Division 1Rights of children and young persons in youth justice custodial centres
449 Custodial right—mental and physical health
(1)
A child or young person who is held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to receive the physical, disability and mental health support and treatment that the child or young person requires.
(2)
Without limiting subsection (1), a child or young person has a right to access to a health practitioner or disability support.
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