Secretary must give certain information to Youth Parole Board about incidents
619 Secretary must give certain information to Youth Parole Board about incidents
The Secretary must notify the Youth Parole Board in writing if—
the Secretary becomes aware that a child or young person detained in a youth justice custodial centre—
has been involved in an incident that has threatened the security and stability of the centre; or
has engaged in conduct that has threatened the safety of another person, or damaged property, at the centre; and
the incident or conduct is relevant to—
parole planning for the child or young person; or
an application under section 667, 668, 669 or 680 relating to the child or young person that is currently before the Youth Parole Board; or
a determination under section 679(2) in relation to the child or young person.
The Secretary must notify the Youth Parole Board under subsection (1) as soon as possible after becoming aware of the incident or conduct.
After receiving a notice under subsection (1), the Youth Parole Board may—
request further additional information about the incident or conduct; and
specify a reasonable period within which the additional information is to be provided.
If the Youth Parole Board requests further additional information under subsection (3), the Secretary must provide the additional information within the specified period (if any).
If the Secretary notifies the Youth Parole Board under subsection (1) of a child's or young person's involvement in an incident or conduct—
the Secretary must notify the child or young person that the Youth Parole Board has been notified; and
the Youth Parole Board must give the child or young person an opportunity to comment on that involvement or conduct.
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