Indicative reprint noteThis is an unofficial version of a reprint of this Act that incorporates all proposed amendments to the Act included in the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025. This indicative reprint has been prepared for information only—it is not an authorised reprint of the Act.The point-in-time date for this indicative reprint is the introduction date forthe Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025—10 December 2025.Detailed information about indicative reprints is available on the Information page of the Queensland legislation website.Youth Justice Act 1992An Act to provide comprehensively for the laws concerning children who commit, or who are alleged to have committed, offences and for related purposesPart 1Preliminary1Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Youth Justice Act 1992.s 1 amd 2009 No. 34s 92Objectives of ActThe principal objectives of this Act are—(a)to establish the basis for the administration of juvenile justice; and(b)to establish a code for dealing with children who have, or are alleged to have, committed offences; and(c)to provide for the jurisdiction and proceedings of courts dealing with children; and(d)to ensure that courts that deal with children who have committed offences deal with them according to principles established under this Act; and(e)to recognise the importance of families of children and communities, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in the provision of services designed to—(i)rehabilitate children who commit offences; and(ii)reintegrate children who commit offences into the community.
s 2 prev s 2 om 2 April 1997 RA s 373Youth justice principles(1)Schedule 1 sets out a charter of youth justice principles.(2)The principles underlie the operation of this Act.s 3 amd 1996 No. 22s 4sub 2002 No. 39s 4amd 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 384DefinitionsThe dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in this Act.s 4 amd 2002 No. 39s 5(1)Note—prev s 4 contained definitions for this Act. Definitions are now located in schedule 4 (Dictionary).5Note in textA note in the text of this Act is part of the Act.s 5 ins 2002 No. 39s 66Meaning of criminal history of a child(1)In this Act, criminal history, of a child, means—(a)each caution administered to the child for an offence; and(b)each finding of guilt against the child for an offence, other than a finding of guilt that is set aside or quashed; and(c)each restorative justice agreement made by the child for an offence; and(d)all decisions, findings and orders, other than interim orders, made, and actions taken, by a court, Childrens Court judge, Childrens Court magistrate or other judicial officer—(i)under section 245, 246 or 246A in relation to the child’s contravention of a community based order; or(ii)under section 247 on an application made by the child or the chief executive in relation to a community based order made against the child; or(iii)under section 252D, 252E or 252F in relation to the child’s contravention of a supervised release order.
(2)If a child fails to comply with a restorative justice agreement that forms part of the child’s criminal history, the child’s criminal history also includes any action taken by a police officer under section 24(3).(3)This section applies despite the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986.(4)In this section—action includes a decision to take no further action.child—(a)in relation to a child against whom a community based order has been made, see section 236; and(b) for a child on release from detention under a supervised release order, see section 252A.
interim order means an order made by—(a)a magistrate under section 252D(5); or(b)a court under 252E(3)(c) or (4).
s 6 prev s 6 amd 1993 No. 76s 3sch 1om 2016 No. 58s 4pres s 6 ins 2024 No. 54s 39amd 2025 No. 7s 567Meaning of police officer starting a proceedingIn this Act, mention of a police officer starting a proceeding against a child for an offence includes—(a)obtaining a warrant for the arrest of a child on a charge for an offence; and(b)arresting a child for an offence without a warrant.
8Meaning of serious offence(1)Subject to subsection (2), in this Act serious offence means—(a)a life offence; or(b)an offence of a type that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment for 14 years or more.
(2)An offence is not a serious offence if—(a)it is a relevant offence under the Criminal Code, section 552BA; orEditor’s note—Criminal Code, section 552BA (Charges of indictable offences that must be heard and decided summarily)(b)it is an offence that is the subject of a charge to which the Criminal Code, section 552A or 552B applies; orEditor’s note—Criminal Code, section 552A (Charges of indictable offences that must be heard and decided summarily on prosecution election) or 552B (Charges of indictable offences that must be heard and decided summarily unless defendant elects for jury trial)(c)under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 13, proceedings for a charge for the offence may be taken summarily; orEditor’s note—Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 13 (Certain offences may be dealt with summarily)(d)under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 14, proceedings for a charge for the offence may be taken summarily.Note—Proceedings for a charge for an offence may not be taken summarily under section 14 if the prosecution allegations include an allegation as to a commercial purpose.Editor’s note—Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 14 (Other offences that may be dealt with summarily if no commercial purpose alleged)
(2A)If it is necessary for the purposes of subsection (2) to have reference to the table of excluded offences included in the Criminal Code, section 552BB, a reference in that table to the circumstance that the offender does not plead guilty to an offence is taken to be a reference to a child not admitting to committing the offence.(3)For the purpose of this section, the type of an offence includes the circumstances in which it is committed.s 8 amd 1996 No. 22s 6; 1997 No. 3s 122sch 2; 2010 No. 26s 1519Meaning of court that made order(1)In this Act, mention of the court that made a particular order on sentence includes, if the order was made by—(a)the Supreme Court—any sittings of the Supreme Court in its criminal jurisdiction at any place in Queensland; or(b)the District Court—any sittings of the District Court in its criminal jurisdiction at any place in Queensland; or(c)a Childrens Court judge—any sittings of a Childrens Court judge at any place in Queensland; or(d)a Magistrates Court—any Magistrates Court sitting at any place in Queensland; or(e)a Childrens Court magistrate—any Childrens Court magistrate sitting at any place in Queensland.
(2)Subsection (1) applies even though the court is not constituted by the same judicial officer who made the order originally.s 9 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1; 1999 No. 19s 3sch9Bs 9B ins 1996 No. 22s 7om 1998 No. 39s 239Cs 9C ins 1996 No. 22s 7om 1998 No. 39s 239Ds 9D (prev s 9A) ins 1993 No. 76s 3sch 1renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 1998 No. 39s 239Es 9E (prev s 36) renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 7Part 1Cpt 1C hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Division 1pt 1C div 1 hdg (prev pt 2 div 2 hdg) renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 7Division 2pt 1C div 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Subdivision 1pt 1C div 2 sdiv 1 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Subdivision 2pt 1C div 2 sdiv 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Division 3pt 1C div 3 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Division 4pt 1C div 4 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7Part 2Special provisions about policing and childrenpt 2 hdg prev pt 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 7om 1998 No. 39s 23pres pt 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 7Division 1Police officer must consider appropriate way to proceedpt 2 div 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 710Division does not apply to 2 general ways of proceedingThis division has no effect on—(a)the charging of a child under the Justices Act 1886, section 42(1A); or(b)a proceeding on an indictment.
s 10 prev s 10 ins 1996 No. 22s 7om 1998 No. 39s 23pres s 10 ins 2002 No. 39s 710As 10A ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 710Bs 10B ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 710Cs 10C ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 711Police officer to consider alternatives to proceeding against child(1)Unless otherwise provided under this division, a police officer, before starting a proceeding against a child for an offence other than a serious offence, must first consider whether in all the circumstances it would be more appropriate to do 1 of the following—(a)to take no action;(b)to administer a caution to the child;(c)to refer the offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process;(d)if the offence is a minor drugs offence and the child may be offered a drug diversion warning or the opportunity to participate in a drug diversion assessment program under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapter 14, part 4, division 5—to offer the child the warning or opportunity in accordance with that division;(e)if the offence is a graffiti offence and the child may be offered an opportunity to attend a graffiti removal program under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 379A—to offer the child that opportunity in accordance with that section.
Note—Because of section 134, a police officer must consider offering the same opportunities for diversion from the court system as apply to a child to a person who committed an offence as a child but is now an adult.(2)The circumstances to which the police officer must have regard include—(a)the circumstances of the alleged offence; and(b)the child’s criminal history and, if the child has been in any other way dealt with for an offence under any Act, the other dealings.
(3)If necessary, the police officer must delay starting the proceeding in order to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) or (2).(4)If, on complying with subsections (1) and (2), the police officer considers it would be more appropriate to act as mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), then the police officer must do so.(5)If, on complying with subsections (1) and (2), the police officer considers it would not be more appropriate to act as mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), the police officer may start a proceeding against the child for the offence.(6)The police officer may take the action mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) or (e) even though—(a)action of that kind has been taken in relation to the child on a previous occasion; or(b)a proceeding against the child for another offence has already been started or has ended.
(7)Subsection (1) does not prevent a police officer from taking the action mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to (c) for a serious offence.(8)If the police officer decides to act as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b) in relation to a minor drugs offence, the minor drugs matter the subject of the minor drugs offence is forfeited to the State.Note—The Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapter 14, part 4, division 5 provides for forfeiting a minor drugs matter on agreeing to an offer under that division.(9)In this section—minor drugs matter see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, schedule 6.minor drugs offence see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 378B.s 11 ins 1996 No. 22s 8amd 1998 No. 39s 24; 2000 No. 5s 461sch 3sub 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86); 2013 No. 31s 80; 2016 No. 39s 10; 2023 No. 11s 32; 2024 No. 54s 4012Preferred way for police officer to start proceedingsA police officer starting a proceeding against a child for an offence, other than a serious offence, must start the proceeding by way of complaint and summons or notice to appear, unless otherwise provided under this Act.s 12 reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 713Police officer’s power of arrest preserved in particular general circumstances(1)A police officer may use the police officer’s power of arrest under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 365(3), without a warrant, to arrest a child for an offence without regard to sections 11 and 12 only if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds—(a)the arrest is necessary—(i)to prevent a continuation or a repetition of the offence or the commission of another offence; or(ii)to obtain or preserve, or prevent concealment, loss or destruction of, evidence relating to the offence; or(iii)to prevent the fabrication of evidence; or(iv)to ensure the child’s appearance before a court; or
(b)the child is an adult; or(c)the child is contravening section 278 or is unlawfully at large.
(2)In deciding for subsection (1)(b) whether the police officer had reasonable grounds, a court may have regard to the child’s apparent age and the circumstances of the arrest.(3)Also, a police officer may use the police officer’s power of arrest under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 365(2), without a warrant, to arrest a child without regard to sections 11 and 12.(4)Also, a police officer may use the police officer’s power of arrest under a warrant issued under the Bail Act 1980 without regard to sections 11 and 12.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not affect a police officer’s power under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 365(3), to arrest a child without warrant for a serious offence.s 13 reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 7 (amd 2003 No. 37s 82)amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86); 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38; 2014 No. 9s 3; 2016 No. 38s 4; 2019 No. 23s 48 sch 1pt 1; 2024 No. 45s 116; 2024 No. 54s 10Division 2Cautioningpt 2 div 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 714Purpose of cautionThe purpose of this division is to set up a way of diverting a child who commits an offence from the courts’ criminal justice system by allowing a police officer to administer a caution to the child instead of bringing the child before a court for the offence.s 14 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 715Police officer may administer a caution(1)A police officer instead of bringing a child before a court for an offence may administer a caution to the child.(2)The child is then not liable to be prosecuted for the offence.s 15 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2024 No. 54s 4116Conditions for administration of police caution(1)A police officer may administer a caution to a child for an offence only if the child—(a)admits committing the offence to the police officer; and(b)consents to being cautioned.
(2)A police officer who administers a caution, or who requests the administration of a caution under section 17, must, if practicable, arrange to be present at the administration of the caution—(a)an adult chosen by the child; or(b)a parent of the child or a person chosen by a parent of the child.
(3)The commissioner of the police service may authorise a police officer who the commissioner considers has sufficient training or experience (authorised officer) to administer cautions.(4)If a police officer administering a caution is not an authorised officer, the caution must be administered in the presence of an authorised officer.s 16 reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 717Caution administered by respected person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community(1)If a caution is to be administered to a child who is a member of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, an authorised officer mentioned in section 16—(a)must consider whether there is a respected person of the community who is available and willing to administer the caution; and(b)if a respected person of the community is available and willing to administer the caution—must request the person to administer the caution.
(2)In a proceeding, evidence that a person purported to administer a caution under subsection (1) as a respected person mentioned in the subsection is evidence that the person was a respected person.s 17 reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 718Caution procedure must involve explanation(1)A police officer who administers, or requests the administration of, a caution to a child must take steps to ensure that the child and the person present under section 16(2) understand the purpose, nature and effect of the caution, including the effect on the child’s criminal history.(2)The steps that can be taken include, for example—(a)personally explaining these matters to the child; and(b)having some person with training or experience in the cautioning of children give the explanation; and(c)having an interpreter or other person able to communicate effectively with the child give the explanation; and(d)supplying an explanatory note in English or another language.
s 18 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2024 No. 54s 4218As 18A ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Bs 18B ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Cs 18C ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ds 18D ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Es 18E ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Fs 18F ins 1996 No. 22s 8amd 1997 No. 9s 43; 2000 No. 46s 3schom 2002 No. 39s 718Gs 18G ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Hs 18H ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Is 18I ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Js 18J ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ks 18K ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ls 18L ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ms 18M ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ns 18N ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Os 18O ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 718Ps 18P ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 719Caution procedure may involve apology to victim(1)This section applies only after a police officer decides that a caution should be administered to a child for an offence.(2)The procedure of administering a caution to a child for an offence may involve the child apologising to a victim of the offence if—(a)the police officer administering, or requesting the administration of, the caution considers that an apology is an appropriate course of action in the particular circumstances of the case; and(b)the child is willing to apologise; and(c)the victim is willing to participate in the procedure.
s 19 orig s 19 amd 1993 No. 76s 3sch 1om 1996 No. 22s 11pres s 19 (prev s 19) amd 1996 No. 22s 12(1)renum and reloc 1996 No. 22ss 12(2), 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39s 720Child must be given a notice of caution(1)If a caution is administered to a child for an offence, the police officer who—(a)administered the caution; or(b)under section 17, requested the administration of the caution;
must give the child a notice in a form approved by the commissioner of the police service.(2)The notice must state—(a)that a caution was administered to the child; and(b)the time and date the caution was administered; and(c)the child’s name; and(d)the substance of the offence; and(e)the police officer’s name and rank; and(f)the place where the caution was issued; and(g)the names of all persons present when the caution was issued; and(h)the nature and effect of a caution, including the effect on the child’s criminal history.
(3)In a proceeding, a document purporting to be a notice or copy of a notice is evidence that the child was administered a caution for the offence in the circumstances stated in the notice.(4)A document mentioned in subsection (3) is not evidence that the child committed the offence.s 20 (prev s 10) amd 1996 No. 22s 10(1)renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 10(2)amd 2000 No. 22s 34sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2024 No. 54s 4321Childrens Court may dismiss charge if caution should have been administered or no action taken(1)If a child pleads guilty before a Childrens Court to a charge made against the child by a police officer, the court may dismiss the charge instead of accepting the plea of guilty if—(a)application is made for the dismissal by or on behalf of the child; and(b)the court is satisfied that the child should have been cautioned instead of being charged or no action should have been taken against the child.
(2)In deciding the application, the Childrens Court may have regard to—(a)any other cautions administered to the child for any offence; and(b)whether any previous conference agreements have been made by the child.
(3)If the court dismisses a charge under subsection (1) because the child should have been cautioned, the court may—(a)administer a caution to the child; or(b)direct a police officer to administer a caution to the child as directed by the court.
s 21 amd 1996 No. 22s 13sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2009 No. 34s 10; 2016 No. 39s 11; 2024 No. 54s 44Division 3Referral for restorative justice processpt 2 div 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 37s 7amd 2012 No. 41s 4sub 2016 No. 39s 1222When police officer may refer offence for restorative justice process(1)This section applies if a child admits committing an offence to a police officer.(2)Instead of bringing the child before a court for the offence, the police officer may, by written notice given to the chief executive, refer the offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process.(3)However, the police officer may make the referral only if—(a)the child indicates willingness to comply with the referral; and(b)having regard to the deciding factors, the officer considers—(i)a caution is inappropriate; and(ii)a proceeding for the offence would be appropriate if the referral were not made; and(iii)the referral is a more appropriate way of dealing with the offence than starting a proceeding.
(4)The deciding factors for referring an offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process are—(a)the nature of the offence; and(b)the harm suffered by anyone because of the offence; and(c)whether the interests of the community and the child would be served by having the offence dealt with under a restorative justice process.
(5)The police officer must inform the child—(a)generally of the restorative justice process and potential consequences for the child of failing to properly participate in the process; and(b)that the making of a restorative justice agreement will form part of the child’s criminal history.
(6)If the referral is accepted by the chief executive, the chief executive must give written notice of the acceptance to the police officer and the child.s 22 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2012 No. 41s 5sub 2016 No. 39s 13amd 2024 No. 54s 4523If restorative justice agreement is made as a consequence of referral for restorative justice process(1)This section applies if—(a)a police officer refers an offence committed by a child to the chief executive for a restorative justice process; and(b)a restorative justice agreement is made as a consequence of the referral.
(2)The child is not liable to be prosecuted for the offence unless otherwise provided under this Act.s 23 amd 1996 No. 22s 14sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9; 2016 No. 39s 1324Powers of police officer if referral is unsuccessful or if child contravenes restorative justice agreement(1)This section applies if a police officer refers an offence committed by a child to the chief executive for a restorative justice process and—(a)the chief executive returns the referral to the officer under section 32(1); or(b)the child fails to comply with a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of the referral.
(2)In considering what further action is appropriate, the police officer must consider—(a)the matters mentioned in section 11(2); and(b)any participation by the child in the restorative justice process; and(c)if a restorative justice agreement was made as a consequence of the referral—anything done by the child under the agreement.
(3)The police officer may—(a)take no action; or(b)administer a caution to the child; or(c)refer the offence to the chief executive for another restorative justice process; or(d)start a proceeding against the child for the offence.
s 24 amd 1996 No. 22s 15sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2012 No. 41s 6; 2016 No. 39s 1424AChildrens Court may dismiss charge if offence should have been referred to restorative justice process(1)If a child pleads guilty before a Childrens Court to a charge made against the child by a police officer, the court may dismiss the charge instead of accepting the plea of guilty if—(a)application is made for the dismissal by or on behalf of the child; and(b)the court is satisfied the offence should have been referred to the chief executive for a restorative justice process under section 22, regardless of whether or not the child admitted committing the offence to the police officer.
(1A)In deciding the application, the Childrens Court may have regard to—(a)any cautions administered to the child for any offence; and(b)whether any previous restorative justice agreements have been made by the child.
(2)If the court dismisses the charge, the court may refer the offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process.(3)However, the dismissal of the charge does not prevent a police officer restarting a proceeding against the child for the offence or a court sentencing the child for the offence if—(a)the chief executive returns the referral under section 32(1); or(b)the child fails to comply with a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of the referral.
(4)For part 3, the police officer is taken to be the referring authority for a referral made under subsection (2).(5)If the court decides to—(a)make an order of dismissal under the Justices Act 1886, section 149 and give the child a certificate of the dismissal; or(b)give the child a certificate of dismissal under the Criminal Code, section 700;
the court must not give the child the certificate until the child discharges his or her obligations under a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of the referral.s 24A ins 2016 No. 39s 15Division 4Identifying particularspt 2 div 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 725Application by police officer for permission to take child’s identifying particulars(1)This section applies if a child has been charged, without being arrested, with an indictable offence or an offence against any of the following Acts that is an arrest offence—•Criminal Code•Drugs Misuse Act 1986•Police Service Administration Act 1990•Regulatory Offences Act 1985•Summary Offences Act 2005•Weapons Act 1990.
(2)A police officer (the applicant) may apply to a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) to have all or any of the identifying particulars of the child taken.(3)The applicant must give notice of the application to—(a)the child; and(b)a parent of the child, unless a parent can not be found after reasonable inquiry; and(c)the chief executive.
(4)The court may decide the application in the absence of a person mentioned in subsection (3), if the court is satisfied that subsection (3) has been complied with.(5)On the application—(a)the applicant and anyone mentioned in subsection (3) is entitled to be heard and to provide evidence; and(b)the court may act on statements of information and belief.
(6)The court may order the identifying particulars to be taken if it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, of all the following facts—(a)someone has committed the charged offence;(b)there is evidence of identifying particulars of the offender that are of the same type as the identifying particulars the applicant seeks to have taken from the child;(c)the child is reasonably suspected of being the offender;(d)the order is necessary for the proper conduct of the investigation of the offence.
(7)The order must state the investigation for which the order is made.(8)If the child will not be in custody when the particulars are taken, the order must require the child to report to a police officer at a stated police station between stated hours within 7 days to enable a police officer to take the identifying particulars.(9)A child must not contravene the order.Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—10 penalty units.(10)If the child will be in custody when the particulars are taken, the order must require the particulars to be taken at the place the child is held in custody.(11)This section is subject to section 26.(12)In this section—charged offence means the offence with which the child is charged or an offence arising out of the same, or the same set of, circumstances.parent, of a child, includes someone who is apparently a parent of the child.s 25 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2005 No. 4s 30sch 126Support person must be present when identifying particulars are taken(1)In a proceeding for an offence, a court must not admit into evidence against a defendant identifying particulars taken from the defendant under section 25 unless the court is satisfied a support person chosen by the child was present when the identifying particulars were taken.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—(a)the prosecution satisfies the court there was proper and sufficient reason for the absence of a support person when the particulars were taken; and(b)the court considers that, in the particular circumstances, the particulars should be admitted into evidence.
(3)This section does not require that a police officer permit or cause to be present when the identifying particulars are taken a person whom the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds—(a)is an accomplice of the child; or(b)is, or is likely to become, an accessory after the fact;
for the offence or another offence under investigation.(4)Also, this section does not require that a police officer permit or cause to be present when the identifying particulars are taken a parent of the child whom the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds is a person against whom the offence under investigation is alleged to have been committed.(5)This section does not limit the common law under which a court in a criminal proceeding may exclude evidence in the exercise of its discretion.s 26 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 927Destruction of identifying particulars taken under court order(1)Identifying particulars taken from a child under an order under section 25 must be destroyed if the investigation for which the order was made does not result in a sentence order being made.(2)For subsection (1), the destruction must happen within 7 days of whichever of the following happens last—(a)if the investigation is for an offence for which a proceeding had started when the order was made and the proceeding ends without a sentence order being made—the end of the proceeding;(b)if the investigation is for an offence for which a proceeding is started within 28 days after the order is made and the proceeding ends without a sentence order being made—the end of the proceeding;(c)if the investigation is for an offence for which a proceeding is not started within 28 days of the order—the end of the period of 28 days.
Note—See the extended meaning of charged offence in section 25.(3)An applicant who obtains an order to have identifying particulars taken from a child under section 25 must not fail to ensure the particulars are destroyed under this section, unless the applicant has a reasonable excuse for failing to do so.(4)A failure to comply with subsection (3) may be dealt with as a breach of discipline under the Police Service Administration Act 1990.s 27 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2012 No. 41s 728Division does not limit other provisionsThis division does not limit provisions of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 authorising the taking of someone’s identifying particulars to the extent to which those provisions apply to a child.s 28 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9Division 5Statementspt 2 div 5 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 729Support person must be present for statement to be admissible(1)In a proceeding for an indictable offence, a court must not admit into evidence against the defendant a statement made or given to a police officer by the defendant when a child, unless the court is satisfied a support person was present with the child at the time and place the statement was made or given.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—(a)the prosecution satisfies the court there was a proper and sufficient reason for the absence of a support person at the time the statement was made or given; andExamples—1There was a reasonable suspicion that allowing a support person to be present would result in an accomplice or accessory of the relevant person taking steps to avoid apprehension.2A support person was excluded under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
(b)the court considers that, in the particular circumstances, the statement should be admitted into evidence.
(3)This section does not require that a police officer permit or cause to be present when a child makes or gives the statement a person the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds—(a)is an accomplice of the child; or(b)is, or is likely to become, an accessory after the fact;
in relation to the offence or another offence under investigation.(4)This section does not limit the common law under which a court in a criminal proceeding may exclude evidence in the exercise of its discretion.s 29 amd 1996 No. 22s 16sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9Part 3Restorative justice processespt 3 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8sub 2002 No. 39s 7; 2016 No. 39s 16Division 1Preliminarypt 3 div 1 hdg prev pt 3 div 1 hdg (orig pt 2 div 6 hdg) renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 7pres pt 3 div 1 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 1630Object of partThe object of this part is to provide for the use of a restorative justice process for a child who commits an offence.s 30 amd 1993 No. 32s 3sch 1sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2012 No. 41s 8sub 2016 No. 39s 1631The restorative justice process(1)This part applies if a police officer or a court (each a referring authority) refers an offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process.(2)The restorative justice process is to be a conference.(3)However, the restorative justice process is to be an alternative diversion program if—(a)the referral is made by a police officer under section 22 or made by a court under section 24A or 164; and(b)a conference can not be convened for any reason other than—(i)the chief executive being unable to contact the child after reasonable inquiries; or(ii)the child being unwilling to participate in the conference.
s 31 sub 2002 No. 39ss 7, 9amd 2009 No. 25s 83schsub 2012 No. 41s 9; 2016 No. 39s 1632Returning referrals(1)The chief executive may, by written notice given to the referring authority, return the referral if—(a)the chief executive is unable to contact the child after reasonable inquiries; or(b)the chief executive has made reasonable requirements of the child to attend an interview about the process and the child has failed to attend as required; or(c)the chief executive considers it necessary for a victim of the offence to participate and the victim does not wish to participate or can not be located after reasonable inquiries; or(d)during the restorative justice process the child denies committing the offence to the chief executive, a convenor or victim of the offence; or(e)the chief executive is satisfied that an appropriate restorative justice agreement is unlikely to be made within a time the chief executive considers appropriate; or(f)the chief executive considers that the referral is unsuitable for a restorative justice process; or(g)a conference is convened for the referral and the convenor ends the conference without an agreement being made.
(2)The notice must state the reasons for returning the referral, and the reasons may be considered by a court in any later proceeding for sentencing the child for the offence.(3)The referring authority must make reasonable efforts to inform the child that the referral has been returned.s 32 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2012 No. 41s 10; 2016 No. 39s 16Division 2Conferencespt 3 div 2 hdg prev pt 3 div 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 8om 2002 No. 39s 7pres pt 3 div 2 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 1633Object of divisionThis division provides for the use of a conference to allow a child, who commits an offence, and other concerned persons to consider or deal with the offence in a way that benefits all concerned.s 33 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2012 No. 41s 11; 2016 No. 39s 1634Who may participate in conference(1)The following persons are entitled to participate in the conference—(a)the child;(b)the victim;(c)the convenor;(d)a representative of the commissioner of the police service;(e)a parent of the child;(f)if requested by the child, 1 or more of the following—(i)the child’s legal representative;(ii)a member of the child’s family;(iii)another adult;
(g)if requested by the victim, 1 or more of the following—(i)the victim’s legal representative;(ii)a member of the victim’s family;(iii)another adult;
(h)another person approved by the convenor.Examples for paragraph (h)—1a representative of the chief executive2a person present for the purpose of training, research or education3for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child who is from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, a respected person of the community or a representative of a community justice group that may be in the community
(2)To ensure that a victim of the offence is informed of his or her entitlement to participate in the conference, the referring authority must give the chief executive contact information for the victims of the offence.(3)For subsection (1)(h), if the child is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, the convenor must consider inviting to attend the conference either or both of the following—(a)a respected person of the community;(b)if there is a community justice group in the community—a representative of the community justice group.
s 34 ins 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1; 2009 No. 34s 11; 2012 No. 41s 12sub 2016 No. 39s 1635Convening conference(1)The conference may be convened only if—(a)the child and the convenor attend the conference; and(b)there is a degree of victim participation in the conference through—(i)the attendance of the victim or a representative of the victim; or(ii)the use of pre-recorded communication recorded by the victim for use in the conference; or(iii)a representative of an organisation that advocates on behalf of victims of crime.
(2)The convenor is responsible for convening the conference and must be independent of the circumstances of the offence.(3)The conference must be directed towards making a conference agreement.(4)If the child is not legally represented at the conference, the convenor must ensure the child—(a)is informed of the right to obtain legal advice; and(b)has reasonable information about how to obtain legal advice and a reasonable opportunity to do so.
(5)The conference ends when a conference agreement is made or the convenor brings the conference to an end because—(a)the child fails to attend the conference as required; or(b)the child denies committing the offence at the conference; or(c)the convenor concludes a participant’s conduct or failure will result in a conference agreement being unlikely to be made; or(d)the convenor concludes a conference agreement is unlikely to be made within a time the convenor considers appropriate.
(6)If the conference ends without a conference agreement but the convenor considers it is worthwhile persisting with efforts to make a conference agreement, the convenor may convene another conference.s 35 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2012 No. 41s 13; 2016 No. 39s 1636Conference agreement(1)A conference agreement is an agreement reached at the conference—(a)in which a child admits committing the offence; and(b)in which the child undertakes to address the harm caused by the child committing the offence.
(2)The conference agreement must be in the approved form and be agreed to and signed by—(a)the child; and(b)the convenor; and(c)if a representative of the commissioner of the police service participates in the conference—the representative; and(d)if a victim of the offence participates in the conference—the victim.
Note—If a court makes a presentence referral, the court must, amongst other things, have regard to the child’s obligations, and anything done by the child, under the conference agreement in sentencing the child for the offence. See section 165(6).(3)The conference agreement may not provide for the child to be treated more severely for the offence than if the child were sentenced by a court or in a way that contravenes the sentencing principles in section 150.(4)A copy of the conference agreement must immediately be given to each person who signed the agreement.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared that the conference agreement may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—A conference agreement may require the child to perform voluntary work for a charity that is located outside the State.(6)However, the conference agreement is not evidence that the child committed the offence.s 36 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2012 No. 41s 14; 2016 No. 39s 16amd 2024 No. 54s 4637Amendment of conference agreement by chief executive(1)This section applies if the chief executive considers that the conference agreement is or becomes unworkable, including, for example, because compliance with the agreement has become impossible or unsafe.(2)The chief executive may, if the child agrees, amend the conference agreement to the extent necessary to make the agreement workable.(3)In deciding how to amend the conference agreement, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to find out, and give effect to, the views of each participant who signed the agreement.(4)The amended conference agreement replaces the original agreement and takes effect from its amendment by the chief executive.(5)After amending the conference agreement, the chief executive must make reasonable efforts to give a copy of the amended agreement to each participant who signed the agreement.s 37 ins 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2012 No. 41s 15; 2013 No. 31s 81sub 2016 No. 39s 16Division 3Alternative diversion programspt 3 div 3 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 1638Alternative diversion program(1)An alternative diversion program is a program, agreed to by the chief executive and the child, that involves the child participating in any of the following to address the child’s behaviour—(a)remedial actions;(b)activities intended to strengthen the child’s relationship with the child’s family and community;(c)educational programs.
(2)The program must be designed to—(a)help the child to understand the harm caused by his or her behaviour; and(b)allow the child an opportunity to take responsibility for the offence committed by the child.
(3)The program may not provide for the child to be treated more severely for the offence than if the child were sentenced by a court or in a way that contravenes the sentencing principles in section 150.(4)The program must be in writing and be signed by the child.(5)The chief executive must give the referring authority a copy of the alternative diversion program.s 38 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2016 No. 39s 16Division 4Generalpt 3 div 4 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 1639Convenors(1)A convenor is responsible for convening a conference.(2)The chief executive may approve appropriately qualified persons as convenors.(3)A convenor has all the powers—(a)necessary to perform the responsibilities of a convenor; or(b)conferred on the convenor under this Act or another Act.
s 39 ins 2002 No. 39s 7sub 2016 No. 39s 1640s 40 ins 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2012 No. 41s 16sub 2016 No. 39s 16om 2024 No. 45s 11741Notice of successful completion of restorative justice agreementIf a child discharges his or her obligations under a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of a restorative justice process, the chief executive must notify the referring authority for the process accordingly.s 41 ins 2002 No. 39s 7amd 2012 No. 41s 17; 2013 No. 31s 82sub 2016 No. 39s 16Part 4Proceedings generally started by complaint and summonspt 4 hdg amd 1996 No. 22s 9sub 2002 No. 39s 8pt 4 div 1 hdg om 2002 No. 39s 9pt 4 div 2 hdg (prev pt 4 div 3 hdg) renum 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 9pt 4 div 3 hdg (prev pt 4 div 4 hdg) renum 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 9pt 4 div 4 hdg (prev pt 4 div 5 hdg) renum 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1om 2002 No. 39s 942Preferred way of starting proceedings(1)A proceeding against a child for an offence, other than a serious offence, must be started by way of complaint and summons.(2)This section does not apply to a police officer.Note—The requirement for a police officer to start a proceeding by complaint and summons or notice to appear is dealt with by section 12.(3)This section does not affect—(a)the charging of a child under the Justices Act 1886, section 42(1A); or(b)the arrest of a child for escaping from lawful custody or who is unlawfully at large; or(c)a proceeding against a child on an indictment.
s 42 sub 2002 No. 39s 9amd 2014 No. 9s 3A; 2016 No. 38s 543Service of complaint and summons if offender a child(1)A complaint and summons requiring a child to appear before a court to answer a complaint of an offence must be served on the child a reasonable time before the child is required to appear before the court.(2)The complaint is also to be served on—(a)a parent of the child, unless a parent can not be found after reasonable inquiry; and(b)the chief executive.
(3)A person serving a complaint and summons on a child must do so—(a)as discreetly as practicable; and(b)not at or in the vicinity of the child’s place of employment or school, unless there is no other place where service may be reasonably effected.
(4)Subject to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, sections 382(3) and 388, this section does not apply to a notice to appear.(5)In this section—parent, of a child, includes someone who is apparently a parent of the child.s 43 amd 1996 No. 22s 17; 2002 No. 39s 11; 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)44Proof of service of complaint and summons in compliance with this Act(1)A statement in a deposition made for the purposes of the Justices Act 1886, section 56(3)(b) that the complaint and summons was served as required by this Act is evidence of that fact.(2)The Justices Act 1886, section 56(5) applies to the deposition.45No costs against child for lodgement of complaint and summonsIn a proceeding started against a child by complaint and summons, a court must not order the child to pay the cost of lodging the complaint and summons with the clerk of the court.46Proceeding in relation to simple offence in absence of child(1)Subject to subsection (2), a Childrens Court magistrate may hear and determine a proceeding against a child in relation to a complaint and summons for a simple offence in the absence of the child in the way set out in the Justices Act 1886, part 6.(2)Under subsection (1), the only sentence order a Childrens Court magistrate may make against a child in the child’s absence is an order imposing a fine, and then only if the child has indicated in writing to the court that the child has a capacity to pay a fine of a specified amount that is equal to or greater than the fine ordered to be paid.Part 5Bail and custody of childrenpt 5 div 1 hdg ins 2014 No. 9s 4om 2016 No. 38s 6pt 5 div 2 hdg ins 2014 No. 9s 5om 2016 No. 38s 847Bail Act 1980 applies(1)Subject to this Act, the Bail Act 1980 applies in relation to a child charged with an offence.Note—Particular provisions of the Bail Act 1980 do not apply in relation to children. See, for example, sections 7, 11, 16 and 16A of that Act.(2)A review of a sentence order under part 6, division 9 is an appeal for the purposes of the Bail Act 1980.s 47 amd 2014 No. 9s 4A; 2016 No. 38s 7; 2019 No. 23s 948Releasing children in custody in connection with a charge of an offence(1)This section applies if a court or police officer is deciding whether to release a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence or keep the child in custody.(2)The court or police officer must decide to release the child unless required under this Act or another Act to keep the child in custody or exercising a discretion under this or another Act to keep the child in custody.Notes—1See, for example, sections 48AAA(2), 48AE, 48AF and 48A for when a child must not be released from custody.2See also the Bail Act 1980, section 13 for when only particular courts may grant a person bail.
s 48 ins 2002 No. 39s 12amd 2005 No. 70s 114; 2009 No. 34s 12; 2019 No. 10s 26sub 2019 No. 23s 10amd 2020 No. 19s 158; 2021 No. 9s 2048AAA Releasing children in custody—risk assessment(1)This section applies if a court or police officer is deciding whether to release a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence or keep the child in custody.(2)The court or police officer must decide to keep the child in custody if satisfied—(a)if the child is released, there is an unacceptable risk that the child will commit an offence that endangers the safety of the community or the safety or welfare of a person; and(b)it is not practicable to adequately mitigate that risk by imposing particular conditions of release on bail.
(3)Also, the court or police officer may decide to keep the child in custody if satisfied that, if the child is released, there is an unacceptable risk that—(a)the child will not surrender into custody in accordance with a condition imposed on the release or a grant of bail to the child; or(b)the child will commit an offence, other than an offence mentioned in subsection (2)(a); or(c)the child will interfere with a witness or otherwise obstruct the course of justice, whether for the child or another person.
(4)Subsection (5) applies if—(a)the child is before a court; and(b)the court has information indicating there may be an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in subsection (2) or (3), but does not have enough information to properly consider the matter.
(5)The court may remand the child in custody while further information about the matter is obtained.s 48AAA ins 2020 No. 19s 15948AA Matters to be considered in making particular decisions about release and bail(1)This section applies if a court or police officer is making any of the following decisions in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence (the alleged offence)—(a)whether there is an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in section 48AAA(2);(b)whether there is an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in section 48AAA(3);(c)whether to release the child despite being satisfied there is an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in section 48AAA(3);(d)whether to release the child without bail or grant bail to the child;(e)whether the child has shown cause under section 48AF(2) why the child’s detention in custody is not justified.
(2)The court or police officer must have regard to the following matters of which the court or police officer is aware—(a)any promotion by the child of terrorism;(b)any association the child has or has had with a terrorist organisation, or with a person who has promoted terrorism, that the court or police officer is satisfied was entered into by the child for the purpose of supporting the organisation or person—(i)in the carrying out of a terrorist act; or(ii)in promoting terrorism.
Note—See also section 48AB.
(3)Also, if the decision is being made by a court, the court must have regard to the sentence order or other order likely to be made for the child if found guilty.(4)In making a decision mentioned in subsection (1)—(a)the court or police officer may have regard to any of the following matters of which the court or police officer is aware—(i)the nature and seriousness of the alleged offence;(ii)the child’s criminal history and other relevant history, associations, home environment, employment and background;(iii)the history of a previous grant of bail to the child;(iv)the strength of the evidence against the child relating to the alleged offence;(v)the child’s age, maturity level, cognitive ability and developmental needs;(vi)whether a parent of the child, or another person, has indicated a willingness to the court or police officer that the parent or other person will do any of the following things—(A)support the child to comply with the conditions imposed on a grant of bail;(B)notify the chief executive or a police officer of a change in the child’s personal circumstances that may affect the child’s ability to comply with the conditions imposed on a grant of bail;(C)notify the chief executive or a police officer of a breach of the conditions imposed on a grant of bail;
(vii)if the child is an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander—a submission made by a representative of the community justice group in the child’s community, including, for example, a submission about—(A)the child’s connection with the child’s community, family or kin; or(B)cultural considerations; or(C)considerations relating to programs and services established for offenders in which the community justice group participates;
Note—See also section 48AC.(viii)any other relevant matter; and
(b)for a decision mentioned in subsection (1)(d)—the court or police officer may have regard to any of the following—(ii)the desirability of strengthening and preserving the relationship between the child and the child’s parents and family;(iii)the desirability of not interrupting or disturbing the child’s living arrangements, education, training or employment;(iv)the desirability of minimising adverse effects on the child’s reputation that may arise from being kept in custody;(v)the child’s exposure to, experience of and reaction to trauma;(vi)the child’s health, including the child’s need for medical assessment or medical treatment;(vii)for a child with a disability—the disability and the child’s need for services and supports in relation to the disability;(viii) if the child is an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander—the desirability of maintaining the child’s connection with the child’s community, family and kin;(ix)if the child is under 14 years—the particular desirability of releasing children under 14 years from custody due to their vulnerability and community expectations that children under 14 years are entitled to special care and protection;(x)the likely effect that refusal to release the child would have on—(A)a person with whom the child is in a family relationship and for whom the child is the primary caregiver; or(B)a person with whom the child is in an informal care relationship; or(C)if the child is pregnant—the child of the pregnancy.
(5)In deciding whether there is an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in section 48AAA(3), the court or police officer may—(a)consider whether a condition could, under section 52A, be imposed on a grant of bail to the child; and(b)have regard to the effect on the risk of imposing the condition.
(6)The court or police officer must not decide there is an unacceptable risk of a matter mentioned in section 48AAA(2) or (3), or to refuse to release a child from custody, solely because 1 or both of the following apply—(a)the child has no apparent family support;(b)the child will not have accommodation, or adequate accommodation, on release from custody.
(7)In this section—terrorist organisation see the Criminal Code (Cwlth), section 102.1(1).s 48AA ins 2019 No. 23s 10amd 2020 No. 19s 160; 2021 No. 9s 21; 2024 No. 5s 96; 2024 No. 54s 1148AB Promotion of terrorism and references to terrorist acts(1)For section 48AA(2), a person or organisation promotes terrorism if the person or organisation—(a)carries out an activity to support the carrying out of a terrorist act; or(b)makes a statement in support of the carrying out of a terrorist act; or(c)carries out an activity, or makes a statement, to advocate the carrying out of a terrorist act or support for the carrying out of a terrorist act.
(2)To remove any doubt, it is declared that a reference in section 48AA(2) or subsection (1) to a terrorist act—(a)includes a terrorist act that has not happened; and(b)is not limited to a specific terrorist act.
s 48AB ins 2019 No. 23s 1048AC Representatives of community justice groups must advise of particular matters(1)This section applies if a representative of a community justice group in a child’s community makes a submission to a court or police officer for section 48AA(4)(a)(vii).(2)The representative must, if requested by the court or police officer, advise the court or police officer whether—(a)a member of the community justice group is related to the child or the victim of the offence with which the child has been charged; or(b)there are circumstances that give rise to a conflict of interest between a member of the community justice group and the child or victim of the offence.
s 48AC ins 2019 No. 23s 10amd 2020 No. 19s 161; 2021 No. 9s 2248AD s 48AD ins 2019 No. 23s 10om 2020 No. 19s 16248AE Releasing children whose safety is endangered because of offence(1)This section applies in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence.(2)A court or police officer must not release the child from custody if satisfied—(a)the child’s safety would be endangered if the child were released; and(b)the factors endangering the child’s safety arise from the circumstances of the offence; and(c)in the circumstances, there is no reasonably practicable way of ensuring the child’s safety other than by keeping the child in custody.
(3)A court or police officer must not decide it is satisfied of the matters mentioned in subsection (2) only because—(a)the child has no apparent family support; or(b)the child will not have accommodation, or adequate accommodation, on release from custody.
s 48AE ins 2019 No. 23s 10amd 2021 No. 9s 2348AF Releasing children charged with prescribed indictable offence committed while on release(1)This section applies in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of a prescribed indictable offence if the offence is alleged to have been committed—(a)while the child was released into the custody of a parent, or at large with or without bail, between the day of the child’s apprehension and the day of the child’s committal for trial for another indictable offence; or(b)while the child was awaiting trial, or sentencing, for another indictable offence.
(2)A court or police officer must refuse to release the child from custody unless the child shows cause why the child’s detention in custody is not justified.(3)If a court releases the child, the order releasing the child must state the reasons for the decision.(4)If a police officer releases the child, the police officer must make a record of the reasons for the decision.s 48AF ins 2021 No. 9s 2448AReleasing children found guilty of terrorism offences or subject to Commonwealth control orders(1)This section applies in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence if the child—(a)has previously been found guilty of a terrorism offence; or(b)is or has been the subject of a Commonwealth control order.
(2)Despite any other provision of this Act or the Bail Act 1980, a court must not release the child from custody unless the court is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist to justify releasing the child.(3)In considering whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify releasing the child, the court may have regard to any relevant matter.(4)If the court releases the child, the order releasing the child must state the reasons for the decision.(5)This section does not affect the operation of section 48AAA(2) or (3) or 48AE.s 48A ins 2019 No. 10s 27amd 2019 No. 23s 11; 2020 No. 19s 16348BReasons for decisions to keep or remand children in custody(1)If a court makes an order keeping or remanding a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence, the order must state the reasons for the decision.(2)If a police officer decides to keep a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence, the police officer must make a record of the reasons for the decision.(3)The keeping or remanding of a child in custody is not unlawful merely because a court or police officer does not comply with subsection (1) or (2).(4)Subsection (1) is subject to the Bail Act 1980, section 12.s 48B ins 2019 No. 23s 1249When arrested children must be brought before Childrens Court(1)This section applies if a child is arrested on a charge of an offence and is in custody in connection with the charge.(2)The child must be brought before the Childrens Court to be dealt with according to law—(a)as soon as practicable and within 24 hours after the arrest; or(b)if it is not practicable to constitute the court within 24 hours after the arrest—as soon as practicable on the next day the court can practicably be constituted.
(2A)However, if the child is being detained under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapter 15, part 2, the child must be brought before the Childrens Court to be dealt with according to law—(a)as soon as practicable and within 24 hours after the child’s detention under that part ends; or(b)if it is not practicable to constitute the court within 24 hours after the child’s detention under that part ends—as soon as practicable on the next day the court can practicably be constituted.
(3)This section does not apply if the child is being dealt with in a way mentioned in the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 393(2)(c) or (d) or (3)(b).s 49 amd 2002 No. 39s 13; 2004 No. 37s 86sch 1; 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)sub 2019 No. 23s 1350Dealing with children not brought before Childrens Court in accordance with s 49(1)This section applies if—(a)a child is arrested in connection with a charge of an offence and delivered into the custody of a police officer at a place that is a police station, police establishment or watch-house; and(b)the child is not being detained under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapter 15, part 2; and(c)section 49 applies in relation to the child, but the child has not been brought before the Childrens Court in accordance with that section.
(2)The police officer for the time being in charge of the place or, if the place is a watch-house, a prescribed police officer within the meaning of the Bail Act 1980, section 7, must—(a)give the child a release notice or a notice to appear and release the child from custody under section 51; or(b)grant bail to the child and release the child from custody under section 52; or(c)keep the child in custody.
(3)However, if the child is released under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 379—(a)subsection (2) does not apply; and(b)any proceeding against the child for the offence is discontinued even though the child may have been charged with having committed the offence.
(4)Also—(a)subsection (2) applies subject to sections 48, 48AAA and 48AE; and(b)a police officer may not, under subsection (2)(a), release the child if the child—(i)has previously been found guilty of a terrorism offence; or(ii)is or has been the subject of a Commonwealth control order; and
(c)subsection (2)(b) applies subject to the Bail Act 1980, section 13.
s 50 sub 2002 No. 39s 14amd 2003 No. 92s 26; 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86); 2019 No. 10s 28; 2019 No. 23s 14; 2020 No. 19s 164; 2025 No. 10s 451Release of child without bail(1)This section applies if, under section 50, a police officer decides to release a child without bail.(2)The officer may release the child into the custody of the child’s parents or release the child to go at large.(3)Before releasing the child, if the officer does not issue and give to the child a notice to appear, the officer must give the child a notice in the approved form (a release notice).(4)The release notice must set out—(a)the child’s name; and(b)the offence or the nature of the warrant on which the child was held in custody; and(c)the name of the police officer who started the proceeding, or justice who issued the warrant, on which the child was held in custody; and(d)the court into whose custody the child is required to surrender under the conditions of release; and(e)the time and place the child is required to surrender into the court’s custody; and(f)a warning that a warrant will be issued for the child’s arrest if the child fails to surrender into the court’s custody.
s 51 amd 1993 No. 32s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1; 2002 No. 39s 1552Conditions of release on bail—generally(1)This section applies if a court or police officer decides to grant bail to a child who is being held in custody in connection with a charge of an offence.(2)The court or officer must release the child on the child’s own undertaking, without sureties and without deposit of money or other security, unless the court or officer is satisfied it would be inappropriate in all the circumstances.(3)If the court or officer does not release the child under subsection (2), the court or officer must consider the conditions for the release of the child on bail in the following sequence—(a)the release of the child on the child’s own undertaking with a deposit of money or other security of stated value;(b)the release of the child on the child’s own undertaking with a surety or sureties of stated value;(c)the release of the child on the child’s own undertaking with a deposit of money or other security of stated value and a surety or sureties of stated value.
s 52 ins 2002 No. 39s 16amd 2009 No. 34s 13; 2019 No. 23s 1552AOther conditions of release on bail(1)This section applies if a court or police officer is authorised or required under this Act or another Act to release a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence.(2)The court or police officer may impose a condition on the grant of bail to the child, other than a condition under section 52(3) or a condition about appearing before a court or surrendering into custody, only if the court or police officer is satisfied—(a)there is a risk of the child doing a thing mentioned in section 48AAA(2)(a) or (3); and(b)the condition is necessary to mitigate the risk; and(c)the condition does not, having regard to the following matters of which the court or police officer is aware, involve undue management or supervision of the child—(i)the child’s age, maturity level, cognitive ability and developmental needs; (ii)the child’s health, including the child’s need for medical assessment or medical treatment; (iii)for a child with a disability—the disability and the child’s need for services and supports in relation to the disability;(iv)the child’s home environment;(v)the child’s ability to comply with the condition; and
(d)the condition does not unduly restrict the child’s ability to carry out the child’s responsibilities for—(i)a person with whom the child is in a family relationship and for whom the child is the primary caregiver; or(ii)a person with whom the child is in an informal care relationship; or(iii)if the child is pregnant—the child of the pregnancy.
Examples of responsibilities—•transporting a child of the child to an appointment, childcare or school•attending a medical appointment in relation to a pregnancy •cultural obligations to a family member
(3)A condition imposed under subsection (2)—(a)must state the period the condition has effect (the stated period); and(b)stops having effect at the end of the stated period.
(4)In deciding the stated period for a condition, the court or police officer must—(a)consider the matters mentioned in subsection (2)(c); and(b)ensure the stated period is no longer than is necessary to mitigate the risk mentioned in subsection (2)(a).
(5)A police officer must not impose on a grant of bail to the child a condition that the child must wear a monitoring device while released on bail.Note—See also section 52AA.(6)If the child is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, the court or police officer must consider imposing a condition under subsection (2) requiring the child to surrender the child’s current passport.(7)Subsection (2) does not limit the power of a court to impose conditions on a grant of bail under section 151(9).(8)In this section—Australian citizen see the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cwlth), section 4.permanent resident see the Bail Act 1980, section 11(10).s 52A ins 2019 No. 23s 16amd 2020 No. 19s 165; 2021 No. 9s 25; 2024 No. 5s 97; 2024 No. 45s 11852AA Court may impose monitoring device condition(1)A court may, under section 52A(2), impose on a grant of bail to a child a condition that the child must wear a monitoring device while released on bail (a monitoring device condition) if the court is satisfied, in addition to being satisfied of the matters mentioned in that section, that imposing the monitoring device condition is appropriate having regard to—(a)the suitability assessment report given to the court under subsection (4); and(b)any other matter the court considers relevant.Note—See the Human Rights Act 2019, sections 19, 22, and 25 to 28.
(1A) However, a court may only impose on a grant of bail to a child a monitoring device condition if the chief executive advises the court that all of the following services are available in the area in which the child lives—(a)services necessary to support the effective operation of a monitoring device;(b)services suitable to support the child’s compliance with the condition;(c)services suitable to support the monitoring of the child.
(1)A court may, under section 52A(2), impose on a grant of bail to a child a condition that the child must wear a monitoring device while released on bail (a monitoring device condition) if—(a)the child is at least 15 years; and(b)the offence in relation to which bail is being granted is a prescribed indictable offence; and(c)the child—(i) has previously been found guilty of at least 1 indictable offence; or(ii)has, in the previous 12 months, been charged with a prescribed indictable offence and the charge—(A) has not been dealt with by a court, withdrawn or otherwise discontinued; and(B)does not arise out of the same, or the same set of, circumstances as the charge for the prescribed indictable offence mentioned in paragraph (b); and
(d)the court is in a geographical area prescribed by regulation; and(e)the child lives in a geographical area prescribed by regulation; and(f)the court is satisfied, in addition to being satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 52A(2), that imposing the monitoring device condition is appropriate having regard to the following matters—(i)whether the child has the capacity to understand the condition and any conditions under subsection (2);(ii)whether the child is likely to comply with the condition and any conditions under subsection (2) having regard to the personal circumstances of the child;Examples of personal circumstances of a child for subparagraph (ii)—•whether the child has stable accommodation•whether the child has the support of a parent or another person to assist with compliance with the conditions•whether the child has access to a mobile phone to facilitate contact with any monitoring device monitoring service•whether the child has access to an electricity supply
(iii)whether a parent of the child, or another person, has indicated a willingness to the court to do any of the things mentioned in section 48AA(4)(a)(vi);(iv)any other matter the court considers relevant.Note—See the Human Rights Act 2019, sections 19, 22, and 25 to 28.
(2)If bail for a child is subject to a monitoring device condition, the court—(a)must consider making an order that the child be detained in custody until the monitoring device is fitted to the child; and(b)may impose any other condition the court considers necessary to facilitate the operation of the monitoring device.
Examples of conditions a court may consider necessary to facilitate the operation of a monitoring device required to be worn by a child—•a condition that requires the child to attend at a stated place to be fitted with the monitoring device•a condition that requires the child to take stated and other reasonable steps to ensure the monitoring device and any equipment necessary for the operation of the monitoring device are, or remain, in good working order•a condition that requires the child to permit a police officer to enter stated premises to install equipment necessary for the operation of the monitoring device•a condition that requires the child to permit a police officer to take stated and other reasonable steps to ensure the monitoring device and any equipment necessary for the operation of the monitoring device are, or remain, in good working order•a condition that requires the child to comply with a direction given by a police officer that is reasonably necessary for the operation of the monitoring device
(2A)For subsection (2)(a), the child may be detained in custody only for the purpose of fitting the monitoring device and for the least time that is justified in the circumstances.(3)A court, before it imposes on a grant of bail to a child a monitoring device condition, must order the chief executive to give to the court a report (a suitability assessment report) containing the chief executive’s assessment of the child’s suitability for a monitoring device condition having regard to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(f).(4)If the court makes an order under subsection (3), the chief executive must give the court the suitability assessment report—(a)within the period stated by the court under subsection (3); or(b)if no period has been stated by the court—as soon as practicable after the order is made.
(5)A regulation may prescribe the matters the chief executive must consider in assessing the child’s suitability for a monitoring device condition.(5)The court must consider a suitability assessment report given to the court under subsection (4).(6)If the court, under section 52A(2), imposes on a grant of bail to a child a monitoring device condition and other conditions under subsection (2)(b), the chief executive must make all necessary and convenient arrangements to ensure the imposition of the conditions.(7)The chief executive may, for the performance of the chief executive’s function under subsection (6)—(a)ask the commissioner of the police service to fit the monitoring device to, or remove the monitoring device from, the child; and(b)ask the chief executive (corrective services) to do any of the following—(i) remotely monitor the monitoring device;(ii)contact the child on a mobile phone in relation to an alert or notification from the monitoring device; (iii)give information relating to alerts and notifications from the monitoring device to the chief executive and the commissioner of the police service.
(8)The commissioner of the police service and the chief executive (corrective services) must comply with a request under subsection (7).(9)The chief executive (corrective services) may delegate a function requested under subsection (7)(b) to a corrective services officer.(10)This section expires 5 years after the commencement.(11)In this section—function includes a power.prescribed indictable offence means—(a)a life offence; or(b)an offence of a type that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment for 14 years or more, other than an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 9(1) for which the maximum penalty is 15 years imprisonment; or(c)an offence against any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code—(i) section 69;(ii)section 75;(iii)section 315A;(iv)section 323;(v)section 328A;(vi)section 339;(vii)section 340, to the extent the offence is not of a type mentioned in paragraph (b);(viii)section 359;(ix)section 359E;(x)section 408A(1), if the offence involves a motor vehicle and the child charged with the offence was allegedly the driver of the motor vehicle;(xi)section 408A(1) to which section 408A(2) applies;(xii)section 412, to the extent the offence is not of a type mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);(xiii)section 413;(xiv)section 414.
s 52AA ins 2021 No. 9s 26amd 2023 No. 3s 14; 2024 No. 45s 119; 2025 No. 5s 3exp 30 April 2026 (see s 52AA(10))52BReasons for decisions to impose particular conditions(1)If a court imposes a condition on the grant of bail to a child under section 52A, the order granting bail must state how the condition is intended to mitigate the risk mentioned in section 52A(2)(a).(2)If a police officer imposes a condition on the grant of bail to a child under section 52A, the police officer must make a record of how the condition is intended to mitigate the risk mentioned in section 52A(2)(a).s 52B ins 2019 No. 23s 1653Granting of bail by audio visual link or audio link(1)A court may allow anything that must or may be done in relation to the granting of bail to a child to be done over an audio visual link or audio link if the child agrees to the use of the link and the court is satisfied the child has had an opportunity to obtain independent legal advice.(2)The provisions of the Evidence Act 1977 relating to the use of an audio visual link or audio link in criminal proceedings apply for, and are not limited by, subsection (1).s 53 ins 2002 No. 39s 1654Custody of child pending court appearance(1)Until brought before a court, a child arrested on a charge of an offence or a warrant issued under this Act who is not released from custody must be held in the custody of—(a)the commissioner of the police service; or(b)the chief executive in accordance with arrangements mentioned in subsection (2).
(2)The commissioner of the police service must make arrangements with the chief executive for an arrested child wherever practicable to be placed in a detention centre until brought before a court.(3)The chief executive must take the action necessary to hold the child in custody in accordance with the arrangements.s 54 amd 1996 No. 22ss 18, 3sch 1; 1998 No. 39s 2555Court may in all cases release child without bail(1)If, under this Act or the Bail Act 1980, a court may grant bail to a child and release the child from custody, the court may instead—(a)release the child into the custody of a parent; or(b)permit the child to go at large;
without bail.(2)The release of a child without bail must be subject to a condition that the child surrenders into the custody of the court before which the child is required to appear at the time and place for the time being appointed for the child to do so.(3)Subsection (1) does not limit the power of a court to grant bail.s 55 amd 2002 No. 39s 1756Custody of child if not released by court(1)This section applies if—(a)a court remands a child in custody; and(b)the child does not remain the prisoner of the court; and(c)the child is not already in the custody of the chief executive.
(2)The commissioner of the police service must—(a)take immediate custody of the child; and(b)deliver the child into the custody of the chief executive as soon as reasonably practicable after the date the chief executive notifies to the commissioner under subsection (3).
Note—However, subsection (2)(b) stops applying if a child is in custody in a watch-house and the child turns 18 years. See section 276A.(3)The chief executive must—(a)notify the commissioner of the police service of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted; and(b)fulfil the duty under paragraph (a) as soon as reasonably practicable in all the circumstances, including, for example, the number of children held by the commissioner and the capacity of detention centres.
(4)In deciding the date, the chief executive must have regard to the information available to the chief executive about the following matters—(a)the child’s needs, having regard to—(i)the child’s age and sex; and(ii)the child’s cultural background; and(iii)the child’s historic and current self-harm risk and suicide risk; and(iv)the child’s medical conditions, if any; and(v)the child’s physical health and mental health issues, if any; and(vi)the child’s substance misuse and withdrawal issues, if any; and(vii)the child’s cognitive capacity; and(viii) the location and date of the child’s next court appearance; and(ix)any other issue the chief executive considers may affect the child’s health or wellbeing in a watch-house environment; and(x)any other issue the chief executive considers may affect the child’s health or wellbeing while the child is being transported between a watch-house and a detention centre;
(b)if 1 or more other children are being held by the commissioner of the police service—the relative needs of the child and the other children having regard to the matters mentioned in paragraph (a);(c)the effect the delivery of the child is likely to have on—(i)the chief executive’s ability to comply with section 263; and(ii)the chief executive’s ability to fulfil the chief executive’s duties as an employer; and(iii)the commissioner of the police service’s ability to fulfil the commissioner’s duties as an employer; and(iv)the commissioner of the police service’s ability to fulfil the commissioner’s responsibility for—(A)the security and management of watch-houses; and(B)the safety and wellbeing of people detained in watch-houses.
(5)A failure of the chief executive to provide procedural fairness to the child in deciding the date under subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the decision.(4A)However, in deciding the date, the chief executive must not have regard to the effect of section 276A.(6)Subsection (2) does not apply to a person who is an adult being dealt with for an offence committed by the person as a child if, under section 135, the person must be held in a corrective services facility.(7)Subsection (8) applies to jurisdiction conferred by an Act on a court—(a)to commit a person to a place of detention (other than a detention centre) pending appearance before a court; and(b)to give directions to the person in charge of the place.
(8)The jurisdiction is taken, if the person is a child and this section applies, instead to confer jurisdiction on the court to remand the child into the custody of the chief executive and to give directions to the chief executive.(9)If a court remands a child into the custody of the chief executive under subsection (8), subsection (2) applies to the child.(10)Subject to subsection (11), the chief executive may keep a child mentioned in subsection (1) who is in the chief executive’s custody in places that the chief executive determines from time to time.(11)The chief executive can not determine under subsection (10) that a child is to be kept in a prison.(12)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and(b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
(13)This subsection and subsections (12) and (14) expire on 31 December 2026.(14)A regulation may postpone the expiry of this subsection and subsections (12) and (13) but can not postpone the expiry for more than 1 year after 31 December 2026.s 56 amd 1996 No. 22ss 19, 3sch 1; 1998 No. 39s 26; 2002 No. 39s 18; 2019 No. 38s 84sub 2023 No. 21s 70amd 2024 No. 54s 12(12)–(14) exp 31 December 2026 (see s 56(13))56ATemporary transfer of child on remand(1)This section applies if—(a)the commissioner of the police service has taken immediate custody of a child under section 56(2)(a); and(b)the child has not been delivered into the custody of the chief executive under section 56(2)(b); and(c)the child is in custody in a watch-house.
(2)The chief executive may take the child into the temporary custody of the chief executive for the purpose of enabling the child to participate in activities, programs or services at a specified detention centre for a period on a specified day (the temporary transfer period). (3)However, the chief executive may take the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2) only if—(a)the child agrees; and(b)the commissioner of the police service has agreed in writing.
(4)In deciding whether to take the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2), the chief executive must have regard to—(a)the matters mentioned in section 56(4); and(b)the practicality of transporting the child between the watch-house where the child is held in custody and the specified detention centre, including, for example, the distance between the watch-house and the detention centre and the availability of suitable transportation.
(5)If the chief executive takes the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2), the chief executive may ask the chief executive of another department prescribed by regulation to assist with the transportation of the child between the watch-house and the specified detention centre.(6)The chief executive must return the child to the custody of the commissioner of the police service before the end of the temporary transfer period unless— (a)both of the following apply—(i)the chief executive notifies the commissioner of the police service under section 56(3)(a) of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted (the formal transfer date);(ii)the formal transfer date is during the period the child is in the chief executive’s temporary custody under this section; or
(b)unforeseen circumstances reasonably prevent the return of the child to the custody of the commissioner.Examples of unforeseen circumstances—•a natural disaster prevents travel between the detention centre and the watch-house•the child requires urgent medical treatment and must stay in hospital
(7)If the child is not returned to the custody of the commissioner of the police service under subsection (6)(b), the chief executive must—(a)inform the child and the commissioner as soon as reasonably practicable of the unforeseen circumstances and when the chief executive expects to return the child to the custody of the commissioner of the police service; and(b)return the child to the custody of the commissioner as soon as reasonably practicable unless—(i)the chief executive notifies the commissioner under section 56(3)(a) of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted (also the formal transfer date); and(ii)the formal transfer date is before the child could be returned to the custody of the commissioner because of the unforeseen circumstances.
(8)While the child is in the chief executive’s temporary custody under this section, the child is taken to be detained in custody in the specified detention centre.(9)To remove any doubt, it is declared that the temporary transfer of custody of a child by the commissioner of the police service to the chief executive under this section does not constitute delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody under section 56(3).s 56A ins 2024 No. 45s 12057Warrant for arrest of child who fails to appear after release without bailSubject to this Act, the provisions of the Bail Act 1980 relating to the issue of warrants for the arrest of defendants who fail to surrender into the custody of the court before which they were required to appear after being permitted to go at large without bail apply to a child who fails to appear after being released into the custody of a parent, or permitted to go at large, without bail.58Custody of child arrested on court warrantIf, under an Act, a court issues or orders the issue of a warrant for the arrest of a child (other than a warrant for the commitment of a child to a detention centre) it must order the commissioner of the police service to have the child promptly brought before a court to be dealt with according to law.s 58 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 159Childrens Court judge may grant bail(1)Subject to this part, a Childrens Court judge may—(a)grant bail to a child held in custody on a charge of an offence; or(b)enlarge, vary or revoke bail granted to a child in, or in connection with, a criminal proceeding within the meaning of the Bail Act 1980;
whether or not the child has appeared before the Childrens Court judge in, or in connection with, the offence or criminal proceeding.(2)Subsection (1)(a) applies even if the child has previously been refused bail by the Childrens Court.(3)Despite the Bail Act 1980, section 13(1), a Childrens Court judge may grant bail to a child in relation to whom that section applies.(4)This section does not limit the power a court or person ordinarily has to grant, enlarge, vary or revoke bail.s 59 amd 1993 No. 32s 3sch 1; 2019 No. 10s 35sch 1; 2019 No. 23s 1759APolice officers must consider alternatives to arrest for contraventions of bail conditions(1)This section applies if—(a)a police officer reasonably suspects a child has contravened or is contravening a condition imposed on a grant of bail to the child; and(b)the contravention is not an offence, other than an offence against the Bail Act 1980, section 29; and(c)the grant of bail relates to a charge of an offence other than—(i)a prescribed indictable offence; or(ii)an offence against the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Act 2012, section 177(2) or 178(2).
(2)This section also applies if a police officer reasonably suspects a child is likely to contravene a condition imposed on a grant of bail to the child and the grant of bail relates to a charge of an offence other than an offence mentioned in subsection (1)(c)(i) or (ii).(3)Before arresting the child under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 367(3)(a)(i) in relation to the contravention or likely contravention, a police officer must first consider whether, in all the circumstances, it would be more appropriate to do 1 of the following—(a)to take no action;(b)to warn the child of the action a police officer may take under paragraph (c) or the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 367(3) in relation to a contravention of a condition imposed on the grant of bail;(c)if the contravention or likely contravention is in relation to a condition other than a condition for the child’s appearance before a court—to make an application under the Bail Act 1980 to vary or revoke the bail.
(4)For subsection (3), the circumstances the police officer must consider include the following—(a)the seriousness of the contravention or likely contravention;(b)whether the child has a reasonable excuse for the contravention or likely contravention; (c)the child’s particular circumstances of which the police officer is aware;(d)other relevant circumstances of which the police officer is aware.
(5)If a police officer considers that, in all the circumstances, it would be more appropriate to act as mentioned in subsection (3)(a), (b) or (c), then a police officer must do so.s 59A prev s 59A ins 2014 No. 9s 5om 2016 No. 38s 8pres s 59A ins 2019 No. 23s 18amd 2023 No. 3s 1559AAPolice officers may consider alternatives to arrest for contraventions of bail conditions—bail granted for serious indictable offence etc.(1)This section applies if—(a)a police officer reasonably suspects a child has contravened or is contravening a condition imposed on a grant of bail to the child; and(b)the contravention is not an offence, other than an offence against the Bail Act 1980, section 29; and(c)the grant of bail relates to—(i)a charge of a prescribed indictable offence; or(ii)a charge of an offence against the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 177(2) or 178(2).
(2)This section also applies if a police officer reasonably suspects a child is likely to contravene a condition imposed on a grant of bail to the child and the grant of bail relates to a charge of an offence mentioned in subsection (1)(c)(i) or (ii).(3)Before arresting the child under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 367(3)(a)(i) in relation to the contravention or likely contravention, a police officer may first consider whether, in all the circumstances, it would be more appropriate to do 1 of the actions mentioned in section 59A(3)(a) to (c).(4)For subsection (3), the circumstances the police officer may consider include the matters mentioned in section 59A(4)(a) to (d).s 59AA prev s 59AA ins 2014 No. 9s 5om 2016 No. 38s 8pres s 59AA ins 2023 No. 3s 16Part 5AChildren who are prisoners of a court or detained in court cellspt 5A hdg ins 2019 No. 38s 8559BDefinitions for partIn this part—corrective services officer ...s 59B def corrective services officer om 2021 No. 9s 27watch-house officer see the Police Service Administration Act 1990, schedule 2.s 59B def watch-house officer amd 2023 No. 7s 68 sch 1pt 2youth justice staff member means—(a)a detention centre employee; or(b)another employee of the department in a capacity that involves supervising children in the chief executive’s custody.
s 59B prev 59B ins 2014 No. 9s 5om 2016 No. 38s 8pres s 59B ins 2019 No. 38s 8559CChild in custody of proper officer of a court(1)A child who is required by law to surrender himself or herself into the custody of a court must do so by surrendering himself or herself into the custody of the proper officer of the court.(2)A child who surrenders himself or herself into the custody of a court is in the custody of the proper officer of the court until the child is—(a)released on bail or without bail; or(b)discharged; or(c)remanded into the custody of the chief executive; or(d)otherwise dealt with as the court directs.
s 59C ins 2019 No. 38s 8559DPowers of proper officer of a courtThe proper officer of a court has, in relation to a child who is a prisoner of the court or mentioned in section 59H(1), all the powers of the chief executive under this Act, in relation to a detainee, that are necessary for the discharge of the proper officer’s functions.s 59D ins 2019 No. 38s 8559EProper officer of a court may ask for help to perform functions(1)To help the proper officer of a court perform the proper officer’s functions, the proper officer may ask—(a)the chief executive to provide youth justice staff members; or(b)the chief executive (corrective services) to provide corrective services officers; or(c)the commissioner of the police service to provide police officers or, to the extent the commissioner considers it appropriate, watch-house officers.
(2)Subsection (1)(a) applies only in relation to functions performed at, or in relation to, a place prescribed by regulation.(3)The chief executive, chief executive (corrective services) or commissioner must comply with the request.s 59E ins 2019 No. 38s 85amd 2021 No. 9s 28; 2023 No. 14 s 4459FOfficers providing help to proper officer of a court (1)In helping the proper officer of a court under section 59E, a youth justice staff member, corrective services officer or watch-house officer may exercise powers—(a)prescribed by regulation for this section; and(b)as if—(i)the child who is a prisoner of the court or mentioned in section 59H(1) were a detainee; and(ii)for a corrective services officer or watch-house officer—the officer were a youth justice staff member; and
(c)as otherwise prescribed by regulation.
(2)Subsection (1) does not limit the help the youth justice staff member, corrective services officer or watch-house officer may give to the proper officer of the court to perform the proper officer’s functions.s 59F ins 2019 No. 38s 8559GDelegation of powers of proper officer of a courtThe proper officer of a court may delegate the proper officer’s functions or powers under this part, including functions or powers prescribed by regulation under section 59F or 59I, to an appropriately qualified person.s 59G ins 2019 No. 38s 8559HDetention of children in court cells(1)A child who is not a prisoner of a court may be detained in a court cell if the child is lawfully in custody to attend before a court or another entity.(2)While detained in the court cell, the child is in the custody of the proper officer of the court where the court cell is located.(3)The proper officer of the court is responsible for the management, security and good order of the court cell, despite anything in the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 or the Police Service Administration Act 1990.s 59H ins 2019 No. 38s 85amd 2022 No. 9s 69 sch 1pt 159IRegulation about exercise of powers(1)This section applies in relation to—(a)the exercise of the chief executive’s powers by the proper officer of a court under section 59D; and(b)the exercise of powers by a youth justice staff member, corrective services officer or watch-house officer under section 59F.
(2)A regulation may state matters about the exercise of the powers, including, for example—(a)conditions or requirements about the exercise of the powers and how the conditions or requirements may be satisfied or complied with; or(b)requirements about keeping records, or giving information, about the exercise of the powers.
(3)In this section—condition includes a limitation or restriction.s 59I ins 2019 No. 38s 85Part 6Jurisdiction and proceedingsDivision 1General60Court jurisdiction generally unaffectedThis Act does not affect the jurisdiction a court has apart from this Act in relation to a child charged with an offence, unless this Act otherwise provides.61Application of Mental Health Act 2016The Mental Health Act 2016 applies to a child charged with an offence as it applies to an adult.s 61 amd 1996 No. 22s 20; 1998 No. 39s 27; 1999 No. 9s 3sch; 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2sub 2000 No. 16s 590sch 1pt 2amd 2016 No. 5s 923sch 462Childrens Court judgeA Childrens Court judge has jurisdiction—(a)to hear and determine under division 7 a charge against a child for an offence; and(b)to delegate sentencing power to a Childrens Court magistrate under section 185; and(c)to hear bail applications under section 59; and(d)to perform other functions and exercise other powers conferred on the judge under this Act; and(e)to review under section 118 a sentence order made by a Childrens Court magistrate.
s 62 prev s 62 om 2002 No. 39s 25pres s 62 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1; 2002 No. 39s 19; 2009 No. 34s 14; 2014 No. 9 s 6; 2016 No. 38s 963District Court jurisdiction in aid(1)For the purpose of the jurisdiction in relation to persons and matters assigned to a Childrens Court judge under this Act, a Childrens Court judge has the same powers and jurisdiction as the District Court has in its criminal jurisdiction in relation to persons and matters assigned to the District Court.(2)The powers and jurisdiction conferred under subsection (1) are in addition to those otherwise conferred under this Act.(3)To the extent that another provision of this Act is inconsistent with subsection (1), the other provision prevails.s 63 amd 1999 No. 19s 3sch; 2002 No. 39s 2064Childrens Court magistrate(1)All proceedings under the Justices Act 1886 for the hearing and determination of charges against children for offences, including committal proceedings, must be heard and determined before a Childrens Court magistrate.(2)A Childrens Court magistrate has jurisdiction to hear and determine the proceedings.(3)A Magistrates Court and justices conducting committal proceedings do not have that jurisdiction.65Magistrates Court jurisdiction in aid(1)For the purpose of the jurisdiction in relation to persons and matters assigned to a Childrens Court magistrate under this Act, a Childrens Court magistrate has the same powers and jurisdiction as a Magistrates Court has under the Justices Act 1886 in relation to persons and matters assigned to the Magistrates Court.(2)The powers, authorities and jurisdiction conferred under subsection (1) are in addition to those otherwise conferred under this Act.(3)To the extent that another provision of this Act is inconsistent with subsection (1), the other provision prevails.s 65 amd 2002 No. 39s 2166Application of usual laws where necessary(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), for the purposes of the powers and jurisdiction of a Childrens Court conferred by this Act, the provisions of the Criminal Code, Justices Act 1886 and other Acts apply to—(a)the institution and conduct of a proceeding before a Childrens Court; and(b)the exercise by a Childrens Court of its powers and jurisdiction; and(c)the enforcement of an order made by a Childrens Court.
(2)Provisions applied under subsection (1) apply, with all necessary modifications and any prescribed modifications—(a)in relation to a Childrens Court judge in the way they apply in relation to the District Court; and(b)in relation to a Childrens Court magistrate in the way they apply in relation to a Magistrates Court.
(3)To the extent that another provision of this Act is inconsistent with a provision applied under subsection (1), the other provision of this Act prevails.s 66 amd 1999 No. 19s 3sch67Limitation on justices(1)If the Childrens Court is constituted by 2 justices, the court’s jurisdiction in relation to a proceeding against a child for an offence is limited to—(a)the hearing and determination of a charge of a simple offence in a case where the child pleads guilty; and(b)taking or making a procedural action or order.
(2)The justices can not make the following—(a)a detention order;(b)a conditional release order.
(3)This section does not affect a limitation placed on the power of a justice under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991.s 67 amd 2002 No. 39s 22; 2012 No. 41s 18; 2016 No. 38s 1068Infringement noticesIf, under an Act, an adult may elect to pay a monetary penalty prescribed under the Act in relation to a simple offence instead of being prosecuted on complaint and summons for the offence, a child may also elect to pay the monetary penalty instead of being prosecuted.s 68 amd 1997 No. 82s 65; 1999 No. 70s 166sch 169Presence of parent required generally(1)If a parent of a child is not present when the child appears before a court charged with an offence, the court, after making inquiries of those present as to—(a)the whereabouts of the child’s parents; and(b)whether a parent of the child has been informed of the proceedings as required under—(i)section 43; or(ii)the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 392;
may adjourn the proceeding to enable a parent to be present at the time and place to which the proceeding is adjourned.(2)The court may recommend that the chief executive provide financial assistance to a parent of the child to ensure that a parent is present at the proceeding.s 69 amd 1996 No. 22s 21; 2002 No. 39s 23; 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)69Es 69E ins 1996 No. 22s 25om 2002 No. 39s 2670Court may order parent to attend(1)A court before which a child appears charged with an offence may order a parent of the child to attend the proceeding as directed by the court.(2)The order may be made on the prosecution’s application or on the court’s initiative.(3)The court may cause the proper officer of the court to give written notice to the parent to attend as directed.(4)If requested by the proper officer, the commissioner of the police service must help the proper officer to give the notice.(5)The court may recommend the chief executive provide financial assistance to the parent to ensure the parent’s attendance.(6)A person must not contravene a notice given to the person under subsection (3).Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(7)A court that makes an order under subsection (1) may adjourn the proceeding to allow the parent to attend.s 70 ins 1996 No. 22s 2271Consequence of parent’s absence(1)This section applies if a parent of a child against whom a finding or order has been made in a proceeding for an offence satisfies the court on application that—(a)the child was dealt with when no parent was present; and(b)the parent making the application was—(i)not aware of the time and place of the proceeding in sufficient time to allow the parent to be present; or(ii)unable to attend for sufficient reason.
(2)The court may set aside the finding or order if it considers that it is in the interests of justice to do so, for example if it considers that the child’s capacity to make an election or other decision relating to the proceeding was adversely affected.(3)The matter determined by the finding or order must then be heard and determined afresh.(4)The application must be made within 28 days of the finding or order.72Explanation of proceeding(1)In a proceeding before a court in which a child is charged with an offence, the court must take steps to ensure, as far as practicable, that the child and any parent of the child present has full opportunity to be heard and participate in the proceeding.(2)Without limiting subsection (1), the court must ensure that the child and parent understand, as far as practicable—(a)the nature of the alleged offence, including the matters that must be established before the child can be found guilty; and(b)the court’s procedures; and(c)the consequences of any order that may be made.
(3)Examples of the steps a court may take are—(a)directly explaining these matters in court to the child and parent; and(b)having some appropriate person give the explanation; and(c)having an interpreter or another person able to communicate effectively with the child and parent give the explanation; and(d)causing an explanatory note in English or another language to be supplied to the child and parent.
73Ordinary practice applies to explanations if child is representedThis part does not—(a)prevent an explanation required to be given to a person, or an inquiry required to be made of a person, from being given to or made of a lawyer representing the person; or(b)prevent the lawyer from responding to the explanation or inquiry on behalf of the person.
s 73 amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 174Chief executive’s right of audience generally(1)This section applies to a proceeding before a court in which a child is charged with an offence.(2)The chief executive is entitled to be heard by the court on matters mentioned in subsection (3), even though the chief executive is not a party to the proceeding.(3)The matters are—(a)adjournment of the proceeding; and(b)matters relating to the custody or release from custody of the child pending completion of the proceeding; and(c)sentence orders that may be made against the child; and(d)without limiting paragraphs (a) to (c), matters on which the court considers the chief executive should be heard.
(4)However, the chief executive must not be heard on an issue under section 234.(5)If the chief executive is a party to the proceeding, the chief executive may appear and be represented by an officer of the department.s 74 sub 1996 No. 22s 23amd 1998 No. 39s 28; 2002 No. 39s 24; 2014 No. 9s 7; 2016 No. 38s 11; 2016 No. 39s 1775Adjournment power generally(1)If it appears to the Childrens Court that a proceeding before it in relation to an offence could be more conveniently, economically or fairly heard before the Childrens Court at another place, the court may adjourn the hearing to that other place.(2)The remand, bail and custody provisions of part 5 apply to the adjournment.76One year limitation inapplicable if indictable offence dealt with summarily(1)The purpose of this section is to ensure that a child may elect to have an indictable offence dealt with before a Childrens Court magistrate despite delay in prosecution.(2)A Childrens Court magistrate may exercise jurisdiction under this part in relation to an indictable offence even though more than 1 year has passed since the offence was committed.77Court to refrain from inappropriate summary hearing of indictable offence(1)This section applies if a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) has jurisdiction to hear and determine summarily a charge against a child of an indictable offence (subject to the consent of the child).(2)The court must refrain from exercising the jurisdiction unless it is satisfied that the charge can be adequately dealt with summarily by the court.(3)The court may initially decide to exercise the jurisdiction on submissions made by the parties.(4)If at any stage of the proceeding the court decides that the charge can not be adequately dealt with summarily by the court, any further proceeding before the court must be conducted as a committal proceeding.s 77 prev s 77 om 2002 No. 39s 2678Procedural elections under this Act in relation to an indictable offence replace other electionsThe rules set out in this part relating to election by a child of procedure in relation to an indictable offence apply despite any right of election that may be conferred on any person under any other Act or any provision of another Act that requires the indictable offence to be heard and decided summarily.s 78 prev s 78 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 78 amd 2010 No. 26s 15279Court to check child’s legal representationIf a child appears before a court charged with an indictable offence but is not represented by a lawyer, the court may proceed with a hearing and determination only if it is satisfied that the child—(a)has had reasonable opportunity to obtain representation by a lawyer; and(b)has decided not to be represented by a lawyer.
s 79 prev s 79 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 79 amd 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 180Use of adduced evidence after change of procedure(1)This section applies if a proceeding before a court (former proceeding) changes into another proceeding (new proceeding) before the court because of—(a)an election or change of an election under this Act; or(b)a decision of a court to refrain from exercising summary jurisdiction in relation to an indictable offence; or(c)a decision of a court to remove the proceeding to its concurrent jurisdiction on discovering a misapprehension affecting the court’s treatment of the defendant as a child or adult; or(d)a decision of a court to continue or hear a proceeding in its concurrent jurisdiction under division 11.
(2)If evidence has been adduced in the course of the former proceeding, the hearing again of the evidence in the new proceeding is at the discretion of the court.(3)If the court decides against hearing the evidence again in the new proceeding, the evidence is taken to have been adduced by the party who adduced the evidence in the former proceeding.s 80 prev s 80 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 80 amd 1996 No. 22s 24Division 2Decision on how to proceed at start of proceedings for an indictable offence before a Childrens Court magistratept 6 div 2 hdg sub 2002 No. 39s 26Subdivision 1Procedure for serious offencespt 6 div 2 sdiv 1 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 2681Committal proceeding if the offence is a serious offence(1)This section applies to a proceeding to be conducted before a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) in which a child is charged with a serious offence.(2)A hearing of the charge before the court must be conducted as a committal proceeding.(3)If the charge is changed to a charge of an offence other than a serious offence during the committal proceeding, subsection (1) is subject to divisions 3 and 4.(4)If, in the proceeding, the child is also charged with an offence other than a serious offence, the court may treat the charge as a charge of a serious offence for the purpose of this section.s 81 prev s 81 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 81 sub 1996 No. 22s 25; 2002 No. 39s 26Subdivision 2Procedure for indictable offences other than serious offences if child is legally representedpt 6 div 2 sdiv 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 2682Application of sdiv 2This subdivision applies to a proceeding to be conducted before a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) in which a child is—(a)charged with an indictable offence other than a serious offence; and(b)represented by a lawyer.
s 82 prev s 82 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 82 sub 1996 No. 22s 25amd 1999 No. 19s 3schsub 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 183Explanation and election at start(1)Subject to section 77, before evidence is adduced at the proceeding, the court must explain to the child and any parent of the child who is present the child’s right of election mentioned in subsection (2).(2)The child may elect—(a)to have the proceeding conducted as a committal proceeding; or(b)to have the proceeding conducted as a hearing and deciding of the charge summarily by the court.
(3)The court must also explain to the child and any parent of the child who is present that—(a)after all the evidence to be offered in the proceeding on the part of the prosecution has been adduced; and(b)the court is of the opinion that the evidence is sufficient to put the child on trial for an indictable offence other than a serious offence;
the child may elect—(c)to have the proceeding conducted as a committal proceeding; or(d)to have the committal proceeding discontinued and any further proceeding conducted as a hearing and deciding of the charge summarily by the court.
(4)The court must then ask the child whether the child consents to having the charge heard and decided summarily by the court.(5)If the child consents, the court must proceed to hear and decide the charge summarily.(6)If the child does not give the consent mentioned in subsection (4), the proceeding must be conducted as a committal proceeding, subject to divisions 3 and 4.s 83 prev s 83 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 83 ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 2684Procedure on summary hearing(1)On proceeding to hear and decide the charge summarily under section 83(5), the court must—(a)reduce the charge to writing; and(b)ask the child whether the child is guilty or not guilty.
(2)If the child pleads guilty the court must proceed in the same way as is provided in the Justices Act 1886, section 145(4).(3)If the child pleads not guilty, the court may proceed in the same way as is provided in the Justices Act 1886, section 146.s 84 prev s 84 om 2002 No. 39s 26pres s 84 ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2017 No. 6s 75sch 1Subdivision 3Procedure for indictable offences other than serious offences if child is not legally representedpt 6 div 2 sdiv 3 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 2685Application of sdiv 3This subdivision applies to a proceeding to be conducted before a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) in which a child is—(a)charged with an indictable offence other than a serious offence; and(b)not represented by a lawyer.
s 85 ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 186Start as committal proceeding and explanation(1)The proceeding must be conducted as a committal proceeding, subject to divisions 3 and 4.(2)Before evidence is adduced at the proceeding, the court must explain to the child and any parent of the child who is present that—(a)after all the evidence to be offered in the proceeding on the part of the prosecution has been adduced; and(b)the court is of the opinion that the evidence is sufficient to put the child on trial for an indictable offence other than a serious offence;
the child may elect—(c)to have the proceeding conducted as a committal proceeding; or(d)to have the committal proceeding discontinued and any further proceeding conducted as a hearing and deciding of the charge summarily by the court.
s 86 ins 1996 No. 22s 25sub 2002 No. 39s 26Subdivision 4pt 6 div 2 sdiv 4 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 26om 2002 No. 39s 26Division 3Election for summary hearing for indictable offences other than serious offences after the prosecution evidence has been adducedpt 6 div 3 hdg sub 2002 No. 39s 2687Application of div 3(1)This division applies if—(a)a hearing before a Childrens Court magistrate (the court) of a charge against a child of an indictable offence is being conducted as a committal proceeding; and(b)all the evidence to be offered in the proceeding on the part of the prosecution has been adduced; and(c)the court is of the opinion that the evidence is sufficient to put the child on trial for an indictable offence other than a serious offence.
(2)This division applies whether or not the child is legally represented.s 87 sub 2002 No. 39s 2688Explanation of election at end of prosecution case(1)Subject to subsection (6) and section 77, the court must explain to the child, and any parent present in the court, the child’s right of election mentioned in subsection (2).(2)The child may elect—(a)to have the proceeding continue as a committal proceeding; or(b)to have the committal proceeding discontinued and any further proceeding conducted as a hearing and deciding of the charge summarily by the court.
(3)The court must then ask the child whether the child consents to having the charge heard and decided summarily by the court.(4)If the child consents, the court must discontinue the committal proceeding and proceed to hear and decide the charge summarily.(5)If the child does not give the consent mentioned in subsection (4), the proceeding must continue as a committal proceeding.(6)The court may, but need not, follow the process under subsections (1) to (5) if the child has already declined to give consent under section 83 for the charge to be heard and decided summarily.s 88 ins 2002 No. 39s 2689Procedure on summary hearing(1)On proceeding to hear and decide the charge summarily, the court must—(a)reduce the charge to writing; and(b)ask the child whether the child is guilty or not guilty.
(2)If the child pleads guilty the court must proceed in the same way as is provided in the Justices Act 1886, section 145(2).(3)If the child pleads not guilty, the court may proceed in the same way as is provided in the Justices Act 1886, section 146, subject to section 80.s 89 ins 2002 No. 39s 26Division 4Procedure if a child enters a plea of guilty at a committal proceedingpt 6 div 4 hdg sub 2002 No. 39s 2690Application of div 4This division applies if a child enters a plea of guilty at a committal proceeding when addressed under the Justices Act 1886, section 104(2).s 90 sub 2002 No. 39s 2691If the offence is a supreme court offenceIf the offence to which the child pleads guilty is a supreme court offence, the court must order the child to be committed to be sentenced before the Supreme Court.s 91 ins 2002 No. 39s 2692If the offence is a serious offence other than a supreme court offenceIf the offence to which the child pleads guilty is a serious offence other than a supreme court offence, the court must order the child to be committed to be sentenced before a court of competent jurisdiction.s 92 ins 2002 No. 39s 2693If the offence is an indictable offence other than a serious offence(1)Subject to section 77, if the offence to which the child pleads guilty is an indictable offence other than a serious offence, the court must explain to the child, and any parent of the child who is present, the child’s right of election mentioned in subsection (2).(2)The child may elect—(a)to be committed to be sentenced before a court of competent jurisdiction; or(b)to be sentenced by the Childrens Court magistrate.
(3)The court must then ask the child whether the child consents to being sentenced by the Childrens Court magistrate.(4)If the child consents, the Childrens Court magistrate must proceed in the same way as is provided under the Justices Act 1886, section 145(2).(5)If the child does not give the consent mentioned in subsection (4), the court must order the child to be committed to be sentenced before a court of competent jurisdiction.s 93 ins 2002 No. 39s 26Division 5Procedure after all evidence has been adduced in a committal proceedingpt 6 div 5 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 2694Application of div 5This division applies if—(a)a proceeding against a child for an indictable offence before a Childrens Court magistrate has been entirely conducted as a committal proceeding; and(b)the child has not entered a plea of guilty when addressed under the Justices Act 1886, section 104(2); and(c)all the evidence to be offered at the proceeding has been adduced.
s 94 sub 2002 No. 39s 2695If the offence is a supreme court offence(1)This section applies if, on consideration of all the evidence adduced at the committal proceeding, the court is of the opinion that the evidence is sufficient to put the child on trial for a supreme court offence.(2)The court must order the child to be committed to be tried before the Supreme Court.s 95 ins 2002 No. 39s 2696If the offence is not a supreme court offence(1)This section applies if, on consideration of all the evidence adduced at the committal proceeding, the court is of the opinion that the evidence is sufficient to put the child on trial for an indictable offence that is not a supreme court offence.(2)The magistrate must order the child to be committed to be tried before a court of competent jurisdiction.(3)If the court to which the child is ordered to be committed is a Childrens Court judge, the magistrate must comply with division 6.s 96 ins 2002 No. 39s 26Division 6Election procedure if child committed for trial before a Childrens Court judgept 6 div 6 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 2697Application of div 6This division applies if a Childrens Court magistrate decides to commit a child to be tried before a Childrens Court judge under division 5.s 97 sub 2002 No. 39s 2698Election for trial with or without jury(1)If the child is represented by a lawyer, then, before ordering the child to be committed to be tried under the Justices Act 1886, section 108, the court must explain to the child and any parent of the child who is present the child’s right of election mentioned in subsection (2).(2)The child may elect—(a)to be committed to be tried before the Childrens Court judge sitting without a jury; or(b)to be committed to be tried before the Childrens Court judge sitting with a jury.
(3)After the explanation, the court must then ask the child whether the child consents to being tried before the Childrens Court judge sitting without a jury.(4)If the child consents, the court must order the child to be committed to be tried by the Childrens Court judge without a jury.(5)If the child—(a)is not represented by a lawyer; or(b)if represented by a lawyer—does not give the consent mentioned in subsection (4);
the court must order the child to be committed to be tried before the Childrens Court judge sitting with a jury.s 98 ins 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 198As 98A ins 1997 No. 3s 122sch 2 (amd 1997 No. 38s 143(3)); 1998 No. 39s 32om 2002 No. 39s 34Division 7Jurisdiction of Childrens Court judgept 6 div 7 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 26Subdivision 1Jurisdiction generallypt 6 div 7 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 2699Childrens Court judge to have criminal jurisdiction over child charged with indictable offence(1)A Childrens Court judge has jurisdiction to inquire of and hear and decide all indictable offences, wherever committed, charged against a child other than supreme court offences.(2)For subsection (1), it does not matter where an offence is committed or whether or not a child has been committed to be tried or sentenced before the Childrens Court judge on a charge.s 99 sub 2002 No. 39s 26100Sentencing for summary offenceWithout limiting section 99, a Childrens Court judge may sentence a child on any charge for a summary offence on which the child consents to being sentenced by the judge under the Criminal Code, section 651.s 100 ins 2002 No. 39s 26101General laws relating to indictable offence applySubject to this division, the provisions of the Criminal Code or any other Act relating to the hearing and deciding on indictment of an indictable offence apply to a proceeding for an indictable offence before a Childrens Court judge under this division.s 101 ins 2002 No. 39s 26Subdivision 2Whether a jury is requiredpt 6 div 7 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 26102When a jury is not required(1)Subject to section 105, a Childrens Court judge must sit without a jury to try a child for an indictable offence if—(a)for a committal charge—(i)the child elected under section 98(2)(a) to be committed for trial before the judge sitting without a jury and has not withdrawn the election under section 103(3); or(ii)the child elected under section 98(2)(b) to be committed for trial before the judge sitting with a jury, but has elected under section 103(4) to be tried before the judge sitting without a jury; or(iii)the child was committed to be tried before a judge sitting with a jury under section 98(5), but has elected under section 103(5) to be tried before the judge sitting without a jury; or
(b)for a charge other than a committal charge the child elects under section 104 to be tried by the judge sitting without a jury.
(2)In this section—committal charge means a charge on which a child is committed for trial or sentence before a Childrens Court judge, and includes a charge arising out of the same, or the same set of, circumstances.s 102 sub 2002 No. 39s 26103Committal charge—change to jury requirement(1)This section applies to a child who has been committed to be tried before a Childrens Court judge.(2)If the child was committed under section 98(2)(a), but is not legally represented before the judge, the child must be tried by the judge sitting with a jury.(3)Also, if the child was committed under section 98(2)(a), the child may withdraw the child’s election under the section to be tried before a Childrens Court judge sitting without a jury and elect instead to be tried before the judge sitting with a jury.(4)If the child was committed under section 98(2)(b) to be tried before the judge sitting with a jury and the child is legally represented, the child may withdraw the child’s election under the section and elect instead to be tried before the judge sitting without a jury.(5)If the child was committed to be tried before the judge sitting with a jury under section 98(5) and the child is legally represented before the judge, the child may elect to be tried before the judge sitting without a jury.(6)An election or withdrawal of election must happen before the child enters a plea to the charge.s 103 ins 2002 No. 39s 26104Charge other than committal charge—election by legally represented child for trial with or without jury(1)This section applies to a charge against a child of an indictable offence before a Childrens Court judge that is not a committal charge mentioned in section 102.(2)If the child is represented by a lawyer, the child may elect—(a)to be tried before the judge sitting without a jury; or(b)to be tried before the judge sitting with a jury.
(3)An election must happen before the child enters a plea to the charge.s 104 ins 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1105When a trial by jury is necessaryIf a child who is before a Childrens Court judge—(a)is not represented by a lawyer; or(b)if represented by a lawyer, has not elected, or withdraws an election, to be tried without a jury under another provision of this division; or(c)if the judge decides that in the particular circumstances it is more appropriate for the child to be tried by the judge sitting with a jury;
the child must be tried before the judge sitting with a jury.s 105 ins 2002 No. 39s 26amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1Subdivision 3Change of guilty pleapt 6 div 7 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 26106Child may change plea of guilty(1)A child who appears before a Childrens Court judge after being committed to be sentenced on an indictable offence is in all cases entitled to enter a plea of not guilty when called on to enter a plea under the Criminal Code, section 600.(2)To the extent that this section is inconsistent with the Criminal Code, section 600, this section prevails.(3)Evidence that the child previously entered a plea of guilty at the committal proceeding is not admissible in the trial following the change of plea.s 106 sub 2002 No. 39s 26Division 8Provision for joint trialspt 6 div 8 hdg prev pt 6 div 8 hdg om 2002 No. 39s 35pres pt 6 div 8 hdg sub 2002 No. 39s 27Subdivision 1Magistrate’s powerpt 6 div 8 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 27107Joint committal proceeding in relation to adult and child are allowedDespite the Childrens Court Act 1992, section 21, a magistrate may at the same time conduct a committal proceeding—(a)as a Childrens Court magistrate, in relation to a charge of an indictable offence brought against a child; and(b)as a justice, in relation to an indictable offence brought against an adult;
if, were the child an adult, a committal proceeding in relation to each offence would have been conducted at the same time against both persons.108Committal or committal proceeding for joint trial with another person(1)Before a Childrens Court magistrate starts to hear and decide summarily a charge against a child for an indictable offence other than a serious offence, the prosecution may apply to the court for the proceeding to be conducted or continued as a committal proceeding for the purpose of having the child tried on indictment with another person.(2)Before a Childrens Court magistrate commits a child for trial before a Childrens Court judge on a charge of a serious offence, the prosecution may apply to the court for the child to be instead committed for trial to another court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of having the child tried on indictment with another person.(3)On application under subsection (1) or (2), if the magistrate is satisfied that—(a)the child may lawfully be charged in an indictment in which the other person will also be charged; and(b)if the child were so charged it is unlikely an application would be granted resulting in the child’s trial being had separately from the other person; and(c)in all the circumstances, including the relevant principles of this Act, the application should be granted;
the magistrate may grant the application and deal with the proceedings as requested.s 108 prev s 108 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schpres s 108 sub 2002 No. 39s 28amd 2007 No. 38s 145Subdivision 2Removal of committed proceeding to another jurisdiction for joint trialpt 6 div 8 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 29109Definitions for sdiv 2In this subdivision—committed charge means the offence committed to be tried in the committed proceeding.committed proceeding means a proceeding on a charge against a child of an offence committed to be tried before a Childrens Court judge.s 109 ins 2002 No. 39s 29110Removal to another jurisdiction for joint trial with another person(1)The prosecution may apply to a Childrens Court judge for the removal of a committed proceeding to a court of competent jurisdiction other than a Childrens Court judge for the purpose of having the child tried on indictment with another person.(2)If the judge is satisfied that—(a)the child may lawfully be charged in an indictment in which the other person will also be charged; and(b)if the child were so charged it is unlikely an application would be granted resulting in the child’s trial being had separately from the other person; and(c)in all the circumstances, including the relevant principles of this Act, the proceedings should be removed as requested;
the judge may grant the request and remove the proceeding as requested.(3)In removing the proceeding, the judge may exercise power as if the proceeding had been brought before the wrong court.s 110 ins 2002 No. 39s 29111Formal removal to another jurisdiction for joint trial involving another charge(1)The prosecution may apply to a Childrens Court judge for the removal of a committed proceeding to a court of competent jurisdiction other than a Childrens Court judge for the purpose of having the child tried on an indictment charging the child with the committed charge and another charge on which the child will be dealt with as an adult.(2)The judge may grant the request and remove the proceeding as requested.(3)In removing the proceeding, the judge may exercise power as if the proceeding had been brought before the wrong court.(4)This section does not limit the jurisdiction of any court of competent jurisdiction to try or sentence the child on the charge.s 111 ins 2002 No. 39s 29112Concurrent jurisdiction availableNothing in this division excludes a Childrens Court judge from presiding over the trial of a child in the judge’s concurrent jurisdiction to which a proceeding has been removed by the judge under this subdivision.s 112 ins 2002 No. 39s 29113Removal ends possibility of trial without juryProvisions of this division authorising a trial before a judge sitting without a jury do not apply to a proceeding removed to another court under this subdivision.s 113 ins 2002 No. 39s 29Division 9Appeal and reviewpt 6 div 9 hdg amd 2014 No. 9s 7A; 2016 No. 38s 12Subdivision 1Generalpt 6 div 9 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 30114Appeal rights generallyOther than as expressly provided by this part, this part does not affect the right of any person to appeal, or apply for leave to appeal, under the Criminal Code or otherwise against the order of a court or judicial officer.s 114 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schsub 2002 No. 39s 30114As 114A ins 1996 No. 22s 41om 2002 No. 39s 52115Community based orders stayed during appeal(1)If a child starts an appeal against a community based order made against the child, the effect of the order is stayed until the end of the appeal.(2)If the period for which the community based order operates is relevant to the effect of the order or a program or anything else under the order, the period between the start and end of the appeal is not counted for the purpose of the effect of the order, program or other thing.s 115 ins 2002 No. 39s 30Subdivision 2Court of Appealpt 6 div 9 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 30116Appeals to Court of AppealThe Criminal Code, chapter 67, relating to appeals or applications for leave to appeal applies, with necessary modifications and any prescribed modifications—(a)in relation to a finding of guilt or order made in a proceeding against a child for an offence as it applies in relation to a conviction or order made in a proceeding against an adult for an offence; and(b)in relation to a proceeding before a Childrens Court magistrate as it applies to a proceeding before a Magistrates Court; and(c)in relation to a proceeding before a Childrens Court judge, sitting with or without a jury, as it applies in relation to a proceeding before the District Court.
s 116 ins 2002 No. 39s 30Subdivision 3Appeals to Childrens Court judgept 6 div 9 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 30117Appeals under Justices Act 1886, pt 9, div 1(1)The Justices Act 1886, part 9, division 1, applies in relation to an order made by justices dealing summarily with a child charged with an offence subject to subsections (2) to (4).(2)To appeal under the division, an aggrieved person must appeal to the Childrens Court judge.(3)All relevant references to a District Court judge are taken for the purpose to be references to the Childrens Court judge.(4)A District Court judge does not have jurisdiction to hear and decide the appeal.s 117 ins 2002 No. 39s 30amd 2014 No. 9s 7B; 2016 No. 38s 13Subdivision 4Reviews of sentences by Childrens Court judgept 6 div 9 sdiv 4 hdg prev pt 6 div 9 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 30om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres pt 6 div 9 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 14117ADefinition for subdivisionIn this subdivision—sentence order includes a declaration under section 150A(2) that a child is a serious repeat offender.s 117A ins 2023 No. 3s 17118Sentence reviewA Childrens Court judge on application may review a sentence order made by a Childrens Court magistrate.s 118 prev s 118 om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 118 ins 2016 No. 38s 14119Application for review(1)An application may be made by—(a)a child against whom the sentence order was made; or(b)the chief executive acting in the child’s interests; or(c)the complainant or arresting officer for the charge for which the sentence order was made.
(2)An application must be made within 28 days after the sentence order is made or within a later period that may at any time be allowed by the Childrens Court judge.(3)In this section—complainant means a complainant who makes a complaint under the Justices Act 1886.s 119 prev s 119 amd 1996 No. 22s 27; 1998 No. 39s 29; 2002 No. 39s 31; 2012 No. 17s 51schom 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 119 ins 2016 No. 38s 14120Preliminary procedure(1)The proper officer of the Childrens Court at the place where the Childrens Court judge is sitting must notify the applicant and all other parties of the place and time for the hearing of the application.(2)Also, if the application is not made by the chief executive, the proper officer must notify the chief executive of the making of the application and the place and time for the hearing of the application.s 120 prev s 120 amd 2009 No. 34s 15om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 120 ins 2016 No. 38s 14121Stay of proceeding and suspension of orders(1)Without affecting—(a)another power to stay the effect of an order of a court; or(b)the operation of a law that has that effect;
a Childrens Court judge may order a stay of all or any proceedings under a sentence order that is subject to a review application under this division.(2)The Childrens Court judge may impose conditions the judge considers appropriate on the stay.(3)Without limiting subsections (1) and (2), if a community based order is subject to a review under this division, the effect of the order is stayed until the end of the review.(4)If the period for which the community based order operates is relevant to the effect of the order or a program or anything else under the order, the period between the start and end of the review is not counted for the purpose of the effect of the order, program or other thing.(5)If a Childrens Court judge orders a stay of a proceeding under a sentence order, the proper officer of the Childrens Court at the place where the Childrens Court judge is sitting must notify the chief executive of the making of the order.s 121 prev s 121 amd 2002 No. 39s 32; 2007 No. 38s 146; 2009 No. 34s 16om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 121 ins 2016 No. 38s 14122Conduct of review(1)A review of a sentence must be by way of rehearing on the merits.(2)The Childrens Court judge may have regard to—(a)the record of the proceeding before the Childrens Court magistrate; and(b)any further submissions and evidence by way of affidavit or otherwise.
(3)The review of a sentence order must be conducted expeditiously and with as little formality as possible.s 122 prev s 122 om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 122 ins 2016 No. 38s 14123Review decision(1)On reviewing a sentence order, a Childrens Court judge may—(a)confirm the order; or(b)vary the order; or(c)discharge the order and substitute another order within the jurisdiction of the Childrens Court magistrate to make.
(2)The judge may also make any other order a Childrens Court magistrate could have made in connection with the sentence order as confirmed, varied or substituted under subsection (1).s 123 prev s 123 om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 123 ins 2016 No. 38s 14124Interrelation with other types of appeal(1)If a child starts a proceeding for an ordinary appeal against a sentence order—(a)an application by the child for a sentence review of the sentence order can not be started; and(b)any application by the child for a sentence review of the sentence order pending at the start of the proceeding for an ordinary appeal lapses.
(2)If—(a)a child starts a proceeding for an ordinary appeal against a finding of guilt against the child in relation to which a sentence order was made; or(b)a person other than a child against whom a sentence order has been made starts a proceeding for an ordinary appeal against the sentence order;
a Childrens Court judge can not proceed to hear and decide any pending application by the child for a sentence review against the sentence order until the ordinary appeal is finished.(3)If—(a)a complainant or arresting officer applies for a sentence review of a sentence order made against a child; and(b)the child starts a proceeding for an ordinary appeal against the sentence order or the finding of guilt for which it was made;
a Childrens Court judge can not proceed to hear and decide the application for the sentence review until the ordinary appeal is finished.(4)In this section—application by a child for a sentence review, includes an application by the chief executive acting in the child’s interests.ordinary appeal means—(a)an appeal or application for leave to appeal under the Criminal Code, chapter 67; or(b)an appeal under the Justices Act 1886, part 9.
sentence review means a review under section 118 of a sentence order.s 124 prev s 124 amd 1996 No. 22s 28; 1998 No. 39s 30om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 124 ins 2016 No. 38s 14125Incidents of review(1)No costs may be ordered against a party on a sentence review.(2)The decision of a Childrens Court judge on a sentence review—(a)takes effect as the decision of the Childrens Court magistrate who made the sentence order reviewed; and(b)subject to subsection (3), may be enforced or appealed against in the same way as the decision of the Childrens Court magistrate.
(3)Subsection (2) does not authorise—(a)a further review by a Childrens Court judge of a sentence already reviewed under this division by a Childrens Court judge; or(b)an appeal to the Childrens Court judge under the Justices Act 1886, section 222.
s 125 prev s 125 amd 2002 No. 39s 33om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 125 ins 2016 No. 38s 14126Orders at end of reviews(1)Subject to section 311, if as a result of the decision of the Childrens Court judge on a sentence review, a child is required to serve a period of detention or the unserved part of a period of detention, the judge, as part of the order on the review, must direct that a warrant be issued to arrest the child and commit the child to a detention centre.(2)Any justice may issue the warrant.s 126 prev s 126 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1om 2014 No. 9s 7Cpres s 126 ins 2016 No. 38s 14Division 10Mistake in exercise of jurisdiction127Meaning of proceedingIn this division—proceeding means a proceeding for the hearing and determination of a charge of an offence.128Court may reopen proceedings(1)If a court has—(a)made a finding or order in relation to a child that is not in accordance with the law; or(b)failed to make a finding or order in relation to a child that the court legally should have made; or(c)made a finding or order in relation to a child decided on a clear factual error of substance;
the court, whether or not differently constituted, may reopen the proceeding.(2)The power under subsection (1)(c) includes power to reopen proceedings because the finding or order was incorrectly made—(a)in relation to the wrong person; or(b)because a summons issued on a complaint originating the proceedings that resulted in the finding or order did not come to the knowledge of the child; or(c)because it was made for a matter for which the child had been previously dealt with; or(d)because of someone’s deceit.
(3)If a court reopens a proceeding, it—(a)must give the parties an opportunity to be heard; and(b)may make a finding or order in relation to the child—(i)for a reopening under subsection (1)(a)—in accordance with law; or(ii)for a reopening under subsection (1)(b)—the court legally should have made; or(iii)for a reopening under subsection (1)(c)—taking into account the factual error; and
(c)may amend any relevant finding or order to the extent necessary to take into account the finding or order made under paragraph (b).
(4)The court may reopen the proceeding—(a)on its own initiative at any time; or(b)on the application of a party to the proceeding, the chief executive or the court’s registrar or clerk of the court, made within—(i)28 days after the day the finding or order was made; or(ii)any further time the court may allow on application at any time.
(5)Subject to subsection (6), this section does not affect any right of appeal.(6)For an appeal under any Act against a finding or order made under subsection (3), the time within which the appeal must be made starts from the day the finding or order is made under subsection (3).(7)In this section—finding or order means a finding of guilt, conviction, sentence or other finding or order that may be made in relation to a person charged with or found guilty of an offence.s 128 amd 1992 No. 48s 207sch; 1996 No. 22s 29; 1997 No. 3s 122sch 2 (amd 1997 No. 38s 143(2)); 1998 No. 39s 31sub 2002 No. 39s 34129Removal of a proceeding because of lack of jurisdiction(1)If a court is satisfied that it does not have jurisdiction to hear and determine a proceeding before it because of this Act, it may remove the proceeding to a court of competent jurisdiction.(2)To remove and deal with the proceeding that remains before it, the court may—(a)give directions it considers necessary; and(b)take or make any procedural action or order the court of competent jurisdiction could take or make.
(3)Subsection (2) does not limit any other power the court may have to deal with the proceeding.130Lack of jurisdiction discovered in course of a proceeding(1)This section applies if, in the course of a proceeding, a court finds that it does not have jurisdiction to hear and determine the proceeding because of this Act.(2)If the court has the necessary jurisdiction in its concurrent jurisdiction, it may continue the proceeding in the concurrent jurisdiction.(3)If the court does not act under subsection (2), it may deal with the proceeding under section 129.131Lack of jurisdiction discovered after proceeding ends(1)This section applies if a finding or order has been made in a proceeding—(a)on the assumption that the person charged was a child, when the person was an adult; or(b)on the assumption that the person charged was an adult, when the person was a child.
(2)Application may be made to the court that made the finding or order to set aside the finding or order.(3)The application may be made by—(a)a party to the proceeding; or(b)if the person charged in the proceeding was a child—the chief executive acting in the child’s interests; or(c)the director of public prosecutions.
(4)The application must be made—(a)within 28 days after the error is discovered by the applicant; or(b)by a later day that the court may at any time allow.
(5)On hearing the application, the court may set aside the finding or order and—(a)make the finding or order the court considers should have been made in the first place, if necessary after deciding what facts the court when differently constituted must have found when making the finding or order set aside; or(b)take any action or make any order that could have been made by the court if it had discovered the error immediately before making the finding or order.
(6)A court can not set aside an acquittal under this section or an order dismissing a charge or discharging a person.s 131 amd 1996 No. 22s 30; 1998 No. 39s 33Division 11Child offenders who become adultsSubdivision 1Preliminarypt 6 div 11 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 37132Definitions for pt 6, div 11In this division—adult offence means an offence committed by an adult.s 132 def adult offence ins 2002 No. 39s 38(2)child offence means an offence committed by a child.s 132 def child offence ins 2002 No. 39s 38(2)offence ...s 132 def offence om 2002 No. 39s 38(1)offender means a person who has—(a)committed an offence as a child; and(b)since committing the offence become an adult.
sentence, in relation to an offender sentenced as an adult, includes orders made instead of sentence.s 132 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1133Reference to offence includes alleged offenceA reference in this division to an offence committed by the offender includes, if the offender has not been found guilty of the offence, an offence the offender is alleged to have committed.s 133 ins 2002 No. 39s 39Subdivision 2Generalpt 6 div 11 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 40134Offender treated as childSubject to this division and part 8, division 2A, the offender must be treated as a child for the purposes of this Act in relation to a child offence committed by the offender.s 134 prev s 134 amd 1996 No. 22s 50om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 134 amd 2002 No. 39s 41; 2024 No. 54s 13Subdivision 3Where offender is to be detainedpt 6 div 11 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 42135Offender to be remanded in a corrective services facility(1)This section applies if—(a)both of the following apply—(i)a court remands an offender in custody in connection with a charge of an adult offence;(ii)the offender is already being held on remand in the chief executive’s custody or serving a period of detention in connection with a child offence, or otherwise being held in custody in a detention centre; or
(b)both of the following apply—(i)a court remands an offender in custody in connection with a charge of a child offence, or both a child offence and an adult offence; (ii)the offender is not already being held on remand in the chief executive’s custody or serving a period of detention in connection with a child offence, or otherwise being held in custody in a detention centre; or
(c)both of the following apply—(i)a court remands an offender in custody in connection with a charge of a child offence;(ii)the offender is already being held on remand, serving a term of imprisonment, or otherwise being held in custody, in a corrective services facility.
(2)The offender must be held on remand in a corrective services facility, unless a direction by the chief executive under section 276D is in effect for the offender.(3)Subsection (4) applies if an offender mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for the adult offence.(4)If a direction by the chief executive under section 276D is in effect for the offender, the offender must serve the term of imprisonment in a detention centre while the direction is in effect.(5)The part of a term of imprisonment served in a detention centre under subsection (4) must be counted as part of the term of imprisonment.(6)Subsection (7) applies if an offender mentioned in subsection (1)(b) or (c) is sentenced to a period of detention for a child offence.(7)The offender must serve the period of detention as a term of imprisonment in a corrective services facility.s 135 prev s 135 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1999 No. 19s 3schom 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 135 ins 2002 No. 39s 42sub 2009 No. 34s 17amd 2023 No. 21s 71sub 2024 No. 54s 14136 Application of Corrective Services Act 2006(1)This section applies if, under section 135(2) or (7), an offender is required to be held on remand or serve a period of detention for a child offence as a term of imprisonment in a corrective services facility.(2)For holding the offender at a corrective services facility—(a)the offender is taken to be a prisoner under the Corrective Services Act 2006; and(b)any rights, liberties or immunities of the offender as a detainee under this Act in relation to the child offence are not preserved, transferred or otherwise applicable for the offender as a prisoner; and(c)if the offender is serving a period of detention, or liable to serve a period of detention—(i)the offender is liable to serve a term of imprisonment equal to the period of detention the offender remains liable to serve when the offender enters the corrective service facility under section 135(7)(b); and(ii)the day the offender would otherwise have been released under section 227, for the period of detention, is the day the offender is to be released on parole under the Corrective Services Act 2006.
(3)However, the release of the offender under subsection (2)(c)(ii) is subject to the Corrective Services Act 2006 as if granted under a court ordered parole order (the statutory parole order) and the provisions of that Act applying to parole orders also apply to the statutory parole order.s 136 prev s 136 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 136 ins 2002 No. 39s 42amd 2023 No. 3s 18sub 2024 No. 54s 14137s 137 prev s 137 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 137 ins 2002 No. 39s 42om 2024 No. 54s 14138s 138 prev s 138 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schom 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 138 ins 2002 No. 39s 42amd 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3; 2016 No. 39s 18; 2023 No. 3s 19om 2024 No. 54s 14139s 139 prev s 139 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 139 ins 2002 No. 39s 42amd 2009 No. 34s 18; 2016 No. 39s 19om 2024 No. 54s 14Subdivision 4Circumstances affecting whether offender is treated as adult or childpt 6 div 11 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 42140When offender must be treated as an adult(1)If 1 year has passed after an offender has become an adult—(a)a proceeding afterwards started against the offender for a child offence must be taken as if the offender were an adult at the time of the commission of the child offence; and(b)if found guilty in the proceeding—the offender must be sentenced as an adult.
(2)If—(a)a proceeding has started against an offender for a child offence in the way provided in this Act for a child; but(b)the proceeding has not been completed to a finding of guilty or not guilty by the time 1 year has passed after the offender becomes an adult;then—(c)the proceeding must be finished in the way provided in this Act for a child; but(d)if found guilty—the offender must be sentenced as an adult.
(3)If, after a finding of guilt in a proceeding started against an offender as a child—(a)the court has been unable to sentence the offender because the offender has—(i)escaped from detention; or(ii)failed, without reasonable excuse, to appear as required under the conditions of bail; or(iii)failed, without reasonable excuse, to return to the detention centre at the end of a period of leave granted under section 269; and
(b)1 year has passed after the offender has become an adult;
the offender must be sentenced as an adult.(4)An offender must not be treated as an adult under this section if the court is satisfied that there was undue delay on the part of the prosecution in starting or completing the proceeding.s 140 prev s 140 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 140 amd 1996 No. 22s 32; 2002 No. 39s 43141When offender may be treated as an adult(1)This section applies if—(a)a proceeding has started against an offender for a child offence in the way provided in this Act for a child (the childhood proceeding); and(b)by the time 1 year has passed after the offender becomes an adult—(i)the childhood proceeding has not been completed to a finding of guilty or not guilty; and(ii)the offender, for another offence—(A)is proceeded against as an adult; or(B)has been sentenced as an adult.
(2)The court hearing the childhood proceeding may decide to continue the proceeding as if the offender were an adult when the child offence was committed.(3)For subsection (2), the Childrens Court may continue the proceeding in its concurrent jurisdiction.(4)If the offender is found guilty, the offender must be sentenced as an adult.(5)This section applies despite section 140(2).s 141 prev s 141 amd 1996 No. 22s 51om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 141 ins 1996 No. 22s 34amd 2002 No. 39s 44142Continuing effect on offender of orders made when child(1)An order that may be made under this Act against a child (the order) may be made even though the person concerned will have ceased to be a child before the order’s effect will have ceased under its terms.(2)If a person against whom the order is made ceases to be a child before the order’s effect ceases under its terms—(a)the order continues to apply as if the person continued to be a child; and(b)other proceedings and orders arising out of the order that could have been taken or made in relation to the person had the person remained a child must be taken or made as if the person were a child.
(3)For subsection (2), a reference in this Act to a child subject to an order who commits an offence or contravenes the order is declared to include a reference to the child committing the offence or contravening the order while subject to the order after becoming an adult.(4)Subsection (3) does not limit subsection (2).(5)If—(a)a proceeding or order mentioned in subsection (2)(b) may be taken before, or made by, a court if a person is found guilty of an offence before the court; and(b)the person is found guilty before a Magistrates Court of an adult offence;
the court has concurrent jurisdiction to hear the proceeding or make the order.(6)For subsection (5), any judicial officer constituting the Magistrates Court may constitute the Childrens Court.s 142 prev s 142 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 142 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 35; 2002 No. 39s 45143When order made as child may be dealt with as adult order(1)This section applies if—(a)a sentence order is made against a person as a child (the childhood sentence order); and(b)a proceeding arising out of the order is taken before a court after the person becomes an adult.
(2)If the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3) apply, the court may decide to deal with the person as if—(a)the childhood sentence order were a corresponding adult order made for the offence; and(b)the offence were committed as an adult.
(3)The circumstances are—(a)the person, for another offence committed as an adult—(i)is being proceeded against; or(ii)has been sentenced; or
(b)more than 1 year has passed after the offender becomes an adult.
(4)The court may declare the childhood sentence order to be a corresponding adult order and make all necessary changes to the childhood sentence order to change it to a corresponding adult order.(5)The person is then subject to the corresponding adult order for the proceeding before the court and any further proceedings and orders.(6)For the application of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992—(a)section 123 of that Act does not apply to a contravention of the childhood sentence order that happens before the order is declared under this section to be a community based order under that Act; and(b)if the corresponding adult order is a probation order or community service order under that Act, section 12(6) of that Act does not apply to the court for the proceeding before the court.
(7)For subsection (2), the Childrens Court may continue the proceeding in its concurrent jurisdiction.(8)In this section—corresponding adult order to a childhood sentence order, means a type of sentence to which an adult is liable that is similar to the type of the childhood sentence order, for example—(a)a probation order made under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 is a corresponding adult order to a probation order made under this Act; and(b)a community service order made under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 is a corresponding adult order to a community service order made under this Act.
s 143 prev s 143 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 143 ins 1996 No. 22s 36amd 2002 No. 39s 46144Sentencing offender as adult(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a court sentencing an offender as an adult under section 140, 141 or 143 has jurisdiction to sentence the offender in any way that an adult may be sentenced.(2)The court must have regard to—(a)the fact that the offender was a child when the child offence was committed; and(b)the sentence that might have been imposed on the offender if sentenced as a child.
(3)The court can not order the offender—(a)to serve a term of imprisonment longer than the period of detention that the court could have imposed on the offender if sentenced as a child; or(b)to pay an amount by way of fine, restitution or compensation greater than that which the court could have ordered the offender to pay if sentenced as a child.
(4)Subsection (3) applies even though an adult would otherwise be liable to a heavier penalty which by operation of law could not be reduced.s 144 prev s 144 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 144 (prev s 106) amd 1996 No. 22s 33(1)–(2)renum and reloc 1996 No. 22s 33(3)amd 2002 No. 39s 47145Chief executive (corrective services) to be notified if offender sentenced as adult(1)This section applies if, under this division, an order is made by a court sentencing an offender as an adult.(2)The chief executive must immediately give the chief executive (corrective services) notice of the order.s 145 prev s 145 om 2002 No. 39s 72pres s 145 ins 1998 No. 39s 35amd 1999 No. 9s 3sch; 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3146Extension of Act for detainee offender(1)In this section—detainee means a person serving a period of detention under a sentence order.(2)If—(a)a proceeding is started against a detainee for an offence committed within the period of 1 year after the detainee ceased to be a child; and(b)the proceeding is started within 1 year of the commission of the offence;
the detainee may be treated as a child for the purpose of the proceeding.(3)A court may treat the detainee as a child if it considers this appropriate, for example because—(a)treatment of the detainee as an adult would disrupt the application of an existing sentence order; or(b)the offence was committed in a detention centre in circumstances suggesting that the detainee should be treated as a child in relation to the offence; or(c)a recommendation made by the chief executive or in a pre-sentence report supports the treatment of the detainee as a child.
(4)A court may act under this section on application by a party to the proceeding or on its own initiative.s 146 (prev s 102) amd 1996 No. 22s 31; 1998 No. 39s 34reloc and renum 2002 No. 39s 36Division 12Admissibility of particular evidencept 6 div 12 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 48sub 2024 No. 45s 121147Use of evidence of cautions and restorative justice agreements in deciding issue of criminal responsibilityA court considering an issue of criminal responsibility under the Criminal Code, section 29 in relation to a child may have regard to any previous caution administered to the child or any previous restorative justice agreement made by the child.s 147 ins 2002 No. 39s 48amd 2016 No. 39s 20148Evidence of childhood finding of guilt not admissible against adult(1)Subject to sections 148A and 148B, in a proceeding against a person who is an adult for an offence, there must not be admitted against the person evidence that the person was found guilty as a child of an offence if a conviction was not recorded.(2)Subsection (1) applies even though the evidence would otherwise be admissible under the Evidence Act 1977, section 15 and the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 5(3)(b).(3)For subsection (1), if a person is found guilty as a child of an offence, the person is not taken to have been found guilty as an adult of the offence merely because of the making of a declaration under section 143(4).s 148 (prev s 114) amd 1996 No. 22s 40; 2002 No. 39s 51(1)–(3)reloc and renum 2002 No. 39s 51(4)amd 2014 No. 9s 8; 2016 No. 38s 15; 2024 No. 54s 47148A Admissibility and use of childhood criminal history in sentencing adults(1)This section applies in relation to a court that is sentencing a person who is an adult for an offence.(2)During the prescribed period—(a)section 148 does not prevent the court admitting evidence that the person was found guilty as a child of an offence without the recording of a conviction; and(b)the court may admit other evidence from the person’s criminal history as a child; and(c)a previous finding of guilt, other than an excluded previous finding of guilt, against the person as a child, for an offence without the recording of a conviction that forms part of the person’s criminal history as a child is taken to be a previous conviction of the person.
(3)Also, section 148 does not prevent the court from receiving information about any other sentence to which the person is subject under this Act if that is necessary to mitigate the effect of the court’s sentence.(4)In this section—excluded previous finding of guilt means a finding of guilt to which section 148B(2) applies.prescribed period, for a person, means a period of 5 years starting on the latest day that a matter became part of the person’s criminal history as a child.s 148A (prev s 148AA) ins 2024 No. 54s 48renum 2024 No. 54s 49148B Admissibility of childhood finding of guilt against adult for particular purposes(1)This section applies to—(a)a proceeding before a court to hear and determine a charge against a person who is an adult of an offence under the Criminal Code, section 328A, on indictment or summarily, alleged to have been committed after a previous conviction mentioned in that section; or(b)a proceeding before a court for the sentencing of a person who is an adult—(i)convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code, section 328A(2)(c); or(ii)convicted of an offence to which the Criminal Code, section 328A(3) applies.
(2)Section 148 does not prevent the court admitting a previous finding of guilt against the person, as a child, for a relevant offence without the recording of a conviction if the finding of guilt—(a)forms part of the person’s criminal history as a child; and(b)was made during a period of 5 years before the offence mentioned in subsection (1) was committed.
(3)In this section—relevant offence means an offence mentioned in the Criminal Code, section 328A(2)(c) or (3).s 148B (prev s 148AB) ins 2024 No. 54s 48renum 2024 No. 54s 49148C Admissibility of evidence obtained while participating in particular programs(1)The following are not admissible in evidence against a child in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding—(a)an admission made by the child in the course of, for the purpose of, or as a condition of, participating in a youth justice program;(b)evidence directly or indirectly derived from an admission mentioned in paragraph (a).
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a proceeding for an offence committed or allegedly committed by the child while participating in a youth justice program.(3)The reference in subsection (1)(a) to an admission made by the child includes—(a)any written material made by the child; andExample—a written apology given as a requirement of a conference agreement(b)anything said or done by the child that makes it evident the child committed an offence.
(4)However, evidence that would otherwise be inadmissible in a proceeding because of subsection (1)—(a)is admissible if the child agrees to its admission; or(b)for evidence from participation in a conference or alternative diversion program—is admissible in a proceeding under part 7, division 2.
(5)In this section—youth justice program means—(a)a conference; or(b)an alternative diversion program; or(c)a program or service established by the chief executive under section 302.
s 148C (prev s 148A) ins 2024 No. 45s 122renum 2024 No. 54s 49Part 7SentencingDivision 1Sentencing generally149Jurisdiction to sentence child exclusive(1)A court that sentences a child for an offence must sentence the child under this part.(2)Subsection (1) applies despite any other Act or law.s 149 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1150Sentencing principles(1)In sentencing a child for an offence, a court must not have regard to—(a)any principle that a detention order should only be imposed as a last resort; or(b)any principle that a sentence that allows the child to stay in the community is preferable.
(2)In sentencing a child for an offence, a court must have primary regard to any impact of the offence on a victim, including harm mentioned in information relating to the victim given to the court under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 179K.(3)In sentencing a child for an offence, a court must have regard to—(a)subject to this Act, the general principles applying to the sentencing of all persons; and(b)the youth justice principles; and(ba)the matter to which the court must have primary regard under subsection (2); and(c)the special considerations stated in subsection (4); and(d)the nature and seriousness of the offence; and(e)the child’s criminal history; and(ea)the hardship that any sentence imposed would have on the child, having regard to the child’s characteristics, including disability, gender identity, parental status, race, religion, sex, sex characteristics and sexuality; and(eb)regardless of whether there are exceptional circumstances, the probable effect that any sentence imposed would have on—(i)a person with whom the child is in a family relationship and for whom the child is the primary caregiver; and(ii)a person with whom the child is in an informal care relationship; and(iii)if the child is pregnant—the child of the pregnancy; and
(f)the presence of any aggravating or mitigating factor concerning the child; and(g)without limiting paragraph (f), whether the child committed the offence—(i)while released into the custody of a parent, or at large with or without bail, for another offence; or(ii)after being committed for trial, or awaiting trial or sentencing, for another offence; and
(ga)also without limiting paragraph (f), the following matters—(i)whether the child is a victim of, or has been exposed to, domestic violence;(ii)whether the commission of the offence is wholly or partly attributable to the effect of domestic violence, or exposure to domestic violence, on the child;(iii)the child’s history of being abused or victimised; and
(h)any information about the child, including a pre-sentence report and bail history, provided to assist the court in making a determination; and(ha)if the child is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person—any cultural considerations, including the effect of systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma on the child; and(i)if the child is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person—any submissions made by a representative of the community justice group in the child’s community that are relevant to sentencing the child, including, for example—(i)the child’s connection with the child’s community, family or kin; or(ii)any cultural considerations, including the effect of systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma on the child; or(iii)any considerations relating to programs and services established for offenders in which the community justice group participates; and
(k)a sentence imposed on the child that has not been completed; and(l)a sentence that the child is liable to have imposed because of the revocation of any order under this Act for the breach of conditions by the child; and(m)the fitting proportion between the sentence and the offence.
(4)Special considerations are that—(a)a child’s age is a mitigating factor in determining whether or not to impose a penalty, and the nature of a penalty imposed; and(c)the rehabilitation of a child found guilty of an offence is greatly assisted by—(i)the child’s family; and(ii)opportunities to engage in educational programs and employment; and
(d)a child who has no apparent family support, or opportunities to engage in educational programs and employment, should not receive a more severe sentence because of the lack of support or opportunity.
(5)In determining the appropriate sentence for a child convicted of the manslaughter of a child under 12 years, a court must treat the victim’s defencelessness and vulnerability, having regard to the victim’s age, as an aggravating factor.(6)In determining the appropriate sentence for a child who is a victim of, or has been exposed to, domestic violence, the court must treat as a mitigating factor—(a)the effect of the domestic violence or exposure to domestic violence on the child; and(b)if the commission of the offence is wholly or partly attributable to the effect of the domestic violence, or exposure to domestic violence, on the child—the extent to which the commission of the offence is attributable to the effect of the violence or exposure.
(7)In determining the appropriate sentence for a child convicted of a relevant serious offence committed in relation to a pregnant person that resulted in destroying the life of the person’s unborn child, the court must treat the destruction of the unborn child’s life as an aggravating factor, unless the court considers it is not reasonable because of the exceptional circumstances of the case.(8)If required by the court for subsection (3)(i), the representative must advise the court whether—(a)any member of the community justice group that is responsible for the submission is related to the offender or the victim; or(b)there are any circumstances that give rise to a conflict of interest between any member of the community justice group that is responsible for the submission and the child or victim.
(8A)Without limiting the matters a court may have regard to in sentencing a child for an offence, the court may have regard to any relevant matter on the child’s traffic history under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.(9)In sentencing a child for an offence, a court may receive any information, or a sentencing submission made by a party to the proceedings, it considers appropriate to enable it to impose the proper sentence or make a proper order in connection with the sentence.(10)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that subsection (1) has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and(b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
Note—Under the Human Rights Act 2019, section 45(2), this subsection expires 5 years after the commencement.(11)In this section—domestic violence see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 8.exposed, for a child in relation to domestic violence, see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 10.relevant serious offence means an offence against—(a)the following provisions of the Criminal Code—(i)sections 302 and 305;(ii)sections 303 and 310;(iii)section 320;(iv)section 323;(v)section 328A;(vi)section 339; and
(b)the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, section 83.
sentencing submission, made by a party, means a submission stating the sentence, or range of sentences, the party considers appropriate for the court to impose.s 150 amd 2000 No. 42s 6; 2002 No. 46s 40sch; 2002 No. 39s 49; 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3; 2004 No. 37s 86sch 1; 2005 No. 70s 115; 2009 No. 35s 208; 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38; 2014 No. 9 s 9; 2016 No. 16s 9; 2016 No. 38s 16; 2017 No. 8s 101sch 1; 2019 No. 23s 4; 2019 No. 23s 19; 2021 No. 9s 29; 2023 No. 3s 20; 2023 No. 1s 96; 2023 No. 23s 245; 2024 No. 5s 100; 2024 No. 45s 123; 2024 No. 54ss 15, 50(10) exp 13 December 2029 (see s 150(10))150ASerious repeat offenders(1)This section applies if a court is sentencing a child for a prescribed indictable offence.(2)The court may, on application by the prosecution, declare the child to be a serious repeat offender if—(a)at least 1 detention order has previously been made against the child in relation to a prescribed indictable offence; and(b)the court has—(i)ordered the chief executive to prepare a pre-sentence report; and(ii)received and considered the report; and
(c)the court has had regard to—(i)the child’s criminal history and bail history; and(ii)any efforts of rehabilitation by the child, including rehabilitation carried out under a court order; and(iii)any other matter the court considers relevant; and
(d)the court is satisfied that there is a high probability that the child would commit a further prescribed indictable offence.
(3)If the court makes a declaration that the child is a serious repeat offender, the court in sentencing the child must have primary regard to—(a)the need to protect members of the community; and(b)the nature and extent of violence, if any, used in the commission of the offence; and(c)the extent of any disregard by the child in the commission of the offence for the interests of public safety; and(d)the impact of the offence on public safety; and(e)the child’s criminal history and bail history; and(f)the matter to which the court must have primary regard under section 150(2).
(4)If the court makes a declaration that the child is a serious repeat offender, the court must state in its sentencing remarks for the child reasons for making the declaration.(5)For the purposes of the Criminal Code, chapter 67, a declaration made under this section is taken to be a sentence imposed on conviction.(6)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and (b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
Note—Under the Human Rights Act 2019, section 45(2), this subsection expires 5 years after the commencement.s 150A ins 2023 No. 3s 21amd 2024 No. 54ss 16, 51(6) exp 22 March 2028 (see s 150A(6))150BCourt must rely on earlier serious repeat offender declaration(1)This section applies if—(a)a court (the sentencing court) is sentencing a child for a prescribed indictable offence; and(b)a court of like or higher jurisdiction (the original court) has previously made a declaration under section 150A that the child is a serious repeat offender; and(c)the offence for which the child is being sentenced by the sentencing court was committed during the relevant period for the child.
(2)The sentencing court, in sentencing the child, must have primary regard to the matters mentioned in section 150A(3)(a) to (f).(3)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and (b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
Note—Under the Human Rights Act 2019, section 45(2), this subsection expires 5 years after the commencement.(4)In this section—relevant period, for a child, means—(a)if the child was ordered by the original court to be detained—the period starting on the day the declaration under section 150A was made by the original court and ending on the day that is 12 months after the day the child is released from detention; or(b)otherwise—the period starting on the day the declaration under section 150A was made by the original court and ending on the day that is 12 months later.
s 150B ins 2023 No. 3s 21amd 2024 No. 54s 17(3) exp 22 March 2028 (see s 150B(3))151Pre-sentence report(1)A court, before it sentences a child found guilty of an offence, may order the chief executive to give to the court a pre-sentence report concerning the child.(2)Before making the order, the court must consider whether a pre-sentence report is the most efficient and effective way to obtain information relevant to the sentencing of the child.(3)However, subsection (2) does not apply if the court considers it may be required, under section 203 or 207, to make the order.(4)Subject to subsection (10), the report must be made for the purpose of the sentencing of the child for the offence.(5)The court may request that the report contain specified information, assessments and reports relating to the child or the child’s family or other matters.(6)Also, the court may ask that the pre-sentence report be given to the court within a stated period that is reasonable, having regard to the likely complexity of the report.(7)The pre-sentence report may not contain the chief executive’s opinion on what impact an order under section 234 may have on the child.(8)Pending the giving of a pre-sentence report, the court may adjourn the proceeding and remand the child in custody or exercise the powers conferred by part 5 to grant bail to and release the child from custody.(9)In releasing the child from custody, the court may impose conditions that it considers necessary to facilitate the preparation of the pre-sentence report, other than a condition that the child must wear a monitoring device while on release.(10)If an order is made under subsection (1), the chief executive must—(a)give the court a written pre-sentence report in relation to the child; or(b)give the court further written material to be considered with another pre-sentence report given to the court for another sentencing of the child.
(11)However, subsection (10)(b) applies only if the other sentencing of the child happens or happened not more than 6 months before the sentencing to which the order relates.(12)The pre-sentence report or further material must be given to the court—(a)within the period stated by the court under subsection (6); or(b)if no period has been stated by the court—as soon as practicable after the order is made.
(13)If the chief executive gives the court further material under this section—(a)the chief executive is taken to have complied with the order; and(b)the further material together with the other pre-sentence report are taken to be a pre-sentence report for this part.
s 151 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 37; 2002 No. 39s 50; 2009 No. 34s 19; 2012 No. 41s 19; 2014 No. 9s 9A; 2016 No. 38s 17; 2019 No. 23s 20; 2021 No. 9s 29A151APermitted use and disclosure of information for pre-sentence reportThe chief executive may make information about a child, obtained under this Act or another Act, available to a person in order to assist the chief executive comply with section 151(1).s 151A ins 2014 No. 39s 71152Pre-sentence report evidence(1)The court may request the author of a pre-sentence report, or a person who gave a statement included in the report, to attend before the court in the way indicated by the court for the purpose of giving more information.(2)The court may ask, and allow parties to the proceeding to ask, questions of a person attending the court under subsection (1).(3)A court may give as much weight as it considers appropriate to a pre-sentence report or answers given in response to questions under subsection (2).153Disclosure of pre-sentence report(1)If a pre-sentence report is given to a court under section 151, the court must give a copy of the report as soon as practicable—(a)to the prosecution; and(b)if the child is represented by a lawyer—the lawyer.
(2)If the child is not represented by a lawyer, the court may give the report to the child or a parent of the child present in the court.(3)The court may give directions it considers appropriate about a report given to anyone under subsection (1) or (2), including, for example, a direction limiting disclosure and a direction requiring the report’s return.s 153 amd 1996 No. 22s 38amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1153APermitted use and disclosure of information in a pre-sentence report(1)This section applies to information—(a)given under section 152; or(b)included in a pre-sentence report.
(2)Subject to a direction given under section 153(3), nothing in this Act or another Act limits or restricts the use or disclosure of the information in court.(3)Nothing in this section permits the publication of information that contravenes the Child Protection Act 1999, section 189.s 153A ins 2014 No. 39s 72153B Court may require copies of report to be given to department(1)A court that sentences a child for an offence may order that a copy of a medical or other report tendered during the sentencing proceeding must be given to the department.(2)The order may include—(a)the time within which the copy must be given to the department; and(b)any other requirement to facilitate the giving of the copy to the department.
s 153B ins 2020 No. 32s 69154s 154 amd 1996 No. 22s 39; 2016 No. 39s 21om 2024 No. 54s 52155Mandatory sentence provisions inapplicableA court that sentences a child for an offence—(a)must disregard a requirement under any other Act that an amount of money or term of imprisonment must be the minimum penalty for the offence; and(b)must take a requirement under any other Act that an amount of money or term of imprisonment must be the only penalty for the offence as providing instead that the amount or term is the maximum penalty for the offence.
156Preference to be given to compensation and restitutionIf a court sentencing a child for an offence considers—(a)that it is appropriate to make both of the orders that the child pay—(i)an amount by way of compensation or restitution; and(ii)an amount by way of fine; and
(b)that the child has insufficient resources to pay both amounts;
the court must give preference to ordering the child to pay only the compensation or restitution amount.157Outstanding charge may be taken into account on sentence(1)A court sentencing a child for an offence may take into account an outstanding charge against the child in the same way an outstanding charge may be taken into account when an adult is sentenced.(2)The Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 189 applies for the purpose of subsection (1).s 157 prev s 157 om 2002 No. 39s 78pres s 157 amd 1992 No. 48s 207sch158Children entitled to explanation of sentence(1)When making an order sentencing a child for an offence a court must take steps to ensure that the child understands—(a)the purpose and effect of the order; and(b)the consequences (if any) that may follow if the child fails to comply with the order.
(2)Examples of the steps a court may take are—(a)directly explaining these matters in court to the child; or(b)having some appropriate person give the explanation; or(c)having an interpreter or other person able to communicate effectively with the child give the explanation; or(d)causing an explanatory note in English or another language to be supplied to the child.
(3)Subsection (1) does not apply where the child’s presence is not required at sentence.s 158 prev s 158 amd 1996 No. 22s 55om 2002 No. 39s 78pres s 158 amd 2002 No. 39s 53159Audio visual link or audio link may be used to sentence(1)The court may allow anything that must or may be done in relation to the sentencing of a child who is legally represented to be done over an audio visual link or audio link, if the prosecutor and the child agree to the use of the link.(2)The provisions of the Evidence Act 1977 relating to the use of an audio visual link or audio link in criminal proceedings apply for, and are not limited by, subsection (1).s 159 prev s 159 om 2002 No. 39s 78pres s 159 ins 1999 No. 65s 8amd 2002 No. 39s 54160Copy of court order or decision to be given to child, parent etc.(1)This section applies to the following (each of which is an order or decision to which this section applies)—(a)a sentence order;(ab)an order made under section 153B;(b)a decision to dismiss a charge under section 21(1), with or without a further decision or direction under section 21(3) for the administration of a caution by the court or someone else;(c)a decision to dismiss a charge under section 24A(1) for the referral of an offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process;(d)the referral of an offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process under section 163(1)(d)(i);(e)the referral of a child to a drug assessment and education session under section 172(3).
(2)A court that makes an order or decision to which this section applies must cause—(a)the order or decision to be promptly reduced to writing by the proper officer of the court in the prescribed form or in the form of a verdict and judgment record under the Criminal Practice Rules 1999; and(b)a copy of the order or decision to be given by the proper officer of the court to—(i)the child; and(ii)a parent of the child; and(iii)the chief executive.
(3)If a person mentioned in subsection (2)(b) is not present in the court, the subsection—(a)is sufficiently complied with if the proper officer of the court serves a copy of the order or decision on the person; and(b)does not apply if the proper officer of the court is unable to ascertain the whereabouts of the person after reasonable inquiries.
(4)Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of the order or decision.s 160 prev s 160 om 2002 No. 39s 78pres s 160 amd 1996 No. 22s 42; 1998 No. 39s 36; 2009 No. 34s 20; 2010 No. 26s 153; 2012 No. 41s 20; 2016 No. 39s 22; 2020 No. 32s 70Division 2Restorative justice process referrals before sentencingpt 7 div 2 hdg prev pt 7 div 2 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 43amd 2002 No. 39s 55om 2012 No. 41s 21pres pt 7 div 2 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 23pt 7 div 2 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 56om 2012 No. 41s 21pt 7 div 2 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 58om 2012 No. 41s 21pt 7 div 2 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 61om 2012 No. 41s 21pt 7 div 2 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 63om 2012 No. 41s 21161Definitions for divisionIn this division—child, in relation to a referral, means the child to which the referral relates.court diversion referral see section 163(1)(d)(i).offence, in relation to a referral, means the offence to which the referral relates.s 161 orig s 161 om 2002 No. 39s 78prev s 161 ins 1996 No. 22s 43sub 2002 No. 39s 57om 2012 No. 41s 21pres s 161 ins 2016 No. 39s 23162When court must consider making court diversion referral or presentence referral(1)If a child enters a plea of guilty for an offence in a proceeding before a court, the court must consider referring the offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process instead of sentencing the child.(2)If a finding of guilt for an offence is made against a child before a court, the court must consider referring the offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process to help the court make an appropriate sentence order.s 162 orig s 162 om 1996 No. 75s 535sch 2 (also see 1997 No. 9s 4sch 2)prev s 162 ins 2002 No. 39s 58om 2012 No. 41s 21pres s 162 ins 2016 No. 39s 23163Power of court to make restorative justice process referral(1)The court may, by notice given to the chief executive, refer an offence to the chief executive for a restorative justice process if—(a)the court considers the child is informed of, and understands, the process; and(b)the child indicates willingness to comply with the referral; and(c)the court is satisfied that the child is a suitable person to participate in a restorative justice process; and(d)having regard to the deciding factors for referring the offence, the court considers the referral would—(i)allow the offence to be appropriately dealt with without making a sentence order (a court diversion referral); or(ii)help the court make an appropriate community based order or detention order (a presentence referral); and
(e)having regard to a submission by the chief executive about the appropriateness of the offence for a referral, the court considers the referral is appropriate in the circumstances.
(2)In this section—deciding factors, for referring an offence, means—(a)the nature of the offence; and(b)the harm suffered by anyone because of the offence; and(c)whether the interests of the community and the child would be served by having the offence dealt with under a restorative justice process.
s 163 orig s 163 om 2002 No. 39s 78prev s 163 ins 1996 No. 22s 43amd 2002 No. 39s 59om 2012 No. 41s 21pres s 163 ins 2016 No. 39s 23164Court diversion referrals(1)This section applies if the court makes a court diversion referral.(2)The making of the referral brings the court proceeding for the offence to an end and the child is not liable to be further prosecuted for the offence unless—(a)the chief executive returns the referral under section 32(1); or(b)the chief executive advises the court’s proper officer that the child failed to comply with a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of the referral.
(3)If subsection (2)(a) applies—(a)the court’s proper officer must bring the charge for the offence back on before the court for sentencing; and(b)in sentencing the child, the court must not have regard to the referral being returned.
(4)If subsection (2)(b) applies, the court’s proper officer must bring the charge for the offence back on before the court for sentencing and the court must either—(a)take no further action; or(b)allow the child a further opportunity to comply with the agreement; or(c)sentence the child for the offence.
(5)If the charge for the offence is brought back on before the court for sentencing, the court’s proper officer must give the child and the chief executive notice that the proceeding for the offence is to be heard by the court on a stated day.(6)The notice must include a warning that, if the child fails to appear before the court in compliance with the notice, the court may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest.(7)The notice restarts the proceeding from when it ended and the child is liable to be sentenced for the offence.(8)If the child fails to appear before the court in compliance with the notice, the court may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest.(9)If subsection (4)(a) applies, the court proceeding for the offence is brought to an end and the child is not liable to be further prosecuted for the offence.s 164 prev s 164 ins 1996 No. 22s 43amd 2002 No. 39s 60; 2009 No. 34s 21om 2012 No. 41s 21pres s 164 ins 2016 No. 39s 23165Presentence referrals(1)This section applies if the court makes a presentence referral.(2)On making the referral, the court may—(a)give the directions it considers appropriate to the child or the chief executive; and(b)adjourn the proceeding for the offence.
(3)If the chief executive returns the referral under section 32(1), the court must proceed with sentencing the child for the offence.(4)If a restorative justice agreement is made as a consequence of the referral, the chief executive must—(a)give the court a copy of the agreement; and(b)inform the court of any obligations of the child under the agreement that have already been performed.
(5)If a restorative justice agreement is given to the court under subsection (4), the court must give a copy of the agreement as soon as practicable to—(a)the prosecution; and(b)if the child is represented by a lawyer—the lawyer.
(6)In sentencing the child for the offence, the court must have regard to—(a)the child’s participation in the relevant restorative justice process; and(b)the child’s obligations under the restorative justice agreement; and(c)anything done by the child under the restorative justice agreement; and(d)any information provided by the chief executive about sentencing the child.
s 165 prev s 165 ins 1996 No. 22s 43amd 2002 No. 39s 62; 2009 No. 34s 22om 2012 No. 41s 21pres s 165 ins 2016 No. 39s 23166s 166 ins 2002 No. 39s 63amd 2009 No. 34s 23om 2012 No. 41s 21Division 3Court referred drug assessment and education sessions before sentencingpt 7 div 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 59s 4Subdivision 1Interpretationpt 7 div 3 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 59s 4167Definitions for div 3In this division—approved provider see section 171.attend, for a drug assessment and education session, means attend all of the session.disqualifying offence see section 170.drug assessment and education session, for a child, means a single one-on-one session provided by an approved provider involving assessment of the child’s drug use, drug education and identification of any appropriate treatment options for the child.drug diversion court means a court prescribed under a regulation for the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 15B to be a drug diversion court.eligible child see section 168.eligible drug offence see section 169.s 167 ins 2002 No. 59s 4168Meaning of eligible child(1)An eligible child is a child charged with an eligible drug offence who has pleaded guilty to the offence.(2)The child is not an eligible child if—(a)a charge against the child for a disqualifying offence is pending in a court; or(b)the child has, at any time, been convicted of a disqualifying offence; or(c)2 diversion alternatives have previously been given to the child.
(3)For subsection (2)(b), a conviction of a disqualifying offence does not include a conviction in relation to which the rehabilitation period has expired, and not been revived, under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986.(4)For subsection (2)(c)—(a)a diversion alternative has been given to the child if—(i)a court has referred the child to a drug assessment and education session under section 172; or(ii)the child has, at any time, agreed to an offer under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 379AA to attend a drug diversion assessment program; or(iii)the child has been given a prescribed diversion alternative under a law of another State or the Commonwealth; and
(b)for counting the number of diversion alternatives given to the child, a diversion alternative—(i)is counted even if it was given for an offence committed before the diversion alternative counted as the first diversion alternative was given; and(ii)is not counted if it was given on the same day as the diversion alternative counted as the first diversion alternative was given.
(5)In this section—conviction see the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 3.prescribed diversion alternative means circumstances prescribed under a regulation for this definition that are similar to the circumstances mentioned in subsection (4)(a)(i) or (ii).rehabilitation period see the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 3.revived see the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 3.s 168 ins 2002 No. 59s 4amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86); 2023 No. 11s 33169Meaning of eligible drug offence(1)An eligible drug offence is—(a)an offence by a child against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 9 of unlawfully having possession of a dangerous drug if—(i)each dangerous drug mentioned in the charge for the offence is a prescribed dangerous drug; and(ii)for each dangerous drug mentioned in the charge, the total quantity of the substances, preparations, solutions and admixtures in the child’s possession containing the dangerous drug is not more than the prescribed quantity in relation to the dangerous drug; andExample—Assume the charge mentioned prescribed drugs X and Y. The prescribed quantity in relation to X is 1.0g and the prescribed quantity in relation to Y is 0.2g. The child had—•0.2g of a preparation containing X and Y; and•0.7g of a preparation containing X; and•0.1g of an admixture containing Y.
The total quantity of the preparations in the child’s possession containing X is 0.9g (0.2 + 0.7) which is not more than the prescribed quantity in relation to X (1.0g).The total quantity of the preparation and admixture in the child’s possession containing Y is 0.3g (0.2 + 0.1) which is more than the prescribed quantity in relation to Y (0.2g).Subsection (1)(a)(ii) is not satisfied.(iii)the court considers each dangerous drug mentioned in the charge was for the child’s personal use; or
(b)an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 10(2), (4) or (4A).
(2)In this section—dangerous drug see the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 4.prescribed dangerous drug means a dangerous drug prescribed under a regulation for the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 15D.prescribed quantity means a quantity prescribed under a regulation for the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 15D.s 169 ins 2002 No. 59s 4amd 2007 No. 37s 103170Meaning of disqualifying offence(1)A disqualifying offence is—(a)an offence of a sexual nature; or(b)an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 5, 6, 8 or 9, other than an offence dealt with, or to be dealt with, summarily; or(c)an indictable offence involving violence against another person, other than an offence charged under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code—•section 335•section 340(1)(a), but only if the offence is the assault of another with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of the child or of any other person•section 340(1)(b).
(2)A reference to a provision in subsection (1) or (4) includes a reference to a law of another State or the Commonwealth that corresponds to the provision.(3)A reference in subsection (1)(c) to an indictable offence includes a reference to an indictable offence dealt with summarily.(4)In this section—offence of a sexual nature means an offence defined in the Criminal Code, section 210, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 227, 228, 229B, 323A, 323B, 363A or chapter 32.s 170 ins 2002 No. 59s 4amd 2008 No. 55s 150sch; 2016 No. 50s 40sch 1171Meaning of approved provider(1)An approved provider is an entity approved by the chief executive (health) by gazette notice to provide drug assessment and education sessions.(2)In this section—chief executive (health) means the chief executive of the department in which the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 is administered.s 171 ins 2002 No. 59s 4amd 2019 No. 26s 290sch 2Subdivision 2Reference and consequencespt 7 div 3 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 59s 4172Reference to drug assessment and education session by court(1)This section applies if a finding of guilt for an eligible drug offence is made against an eligible child before a drug diversion court.(2)The court may refer the child to a drug assessment and education session if the child consents to attend the session.(3)On making the referral, the court must—(a)direct the child attend a drug assessment and education session by a stated date; and(b)adjourn the proceeding for the offence.
s 172 ins 2002 No. 59s 4173If child attends drug assessment and education session(1)This section applies if—(a)a court refers a child to a drug assessment and education session and directs the child attend the session by a stated date; and(b)the child attends the session by the stated date.
(2)The approved provider for the drug assessment and education session must give notice to the court’s proper officer that the child attended the session by the stated date.(3)A notice under subsection (2)—(a)brings the court proceeding for the offence to an end; and(b)the child is then not liable to be further prosecuted for the offence.
(4)On the day the notice is received by the court, the child is taken to have been found guilty by the court of the offence without a conviction being recorded.s 173 ins 2002 No. 59s 4174If child fails to attend drug assessment and education session(1)This section applies if—(a)a court refers a child to a drug assessment and education session and directs the child attend the session by a stated date; and(b)the child fails to attend the session by the stated date.
(2)The approved provider for the drug assessment and education session must give notice to the court’s proper officer that the child failed to attend the session by the stated date.(3)The court’s proper officer may—(a)take no action; or(b)bring the charge for the offence back on before the court for sentencing.
(4)For subsection (3)(b), the proper officer must give notice to the child and the chief executive that the proceeding for the offence is to be heard by the court on a stated day.(5)The notice must include a warning that, if the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the notice, the court may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest.(6)If requested by the proper officer, the commissioner of the police service must help the proper officer give the notice.(7)If the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the notice, the court may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest.(8)For part 5, if the court issues a warrant and the child is arrested under the warrant, the child must be treated as if arrested on a charge of an offence.s 174 ins 2002 No. 59s 4amd 2009 No. 34s 24Division 4Orders on children found guilty of offences175Sentence orders—general(1)When a child is found guilty of an offence before a court, the court may—(a)reprimand the child; or(b)order the child to be of good behaviour for a period not longer than 1 year; or(c)order the child to pay a fine of an amount prescribed under an Act in relation to the offence; or(d)subject to subsection (2), order the child to be placed on probation for a period not longer than—(i)if the court is not constituted by a judge and section 175A does not apply—1 year; or(ii)if the court is constituted by a judge and neither section 175A nor 176 applies—2 years; or
(da)if a restorative justice agreement is made as a consequence of a presentence referral relating to the child—order the child to perform his or her obligations under the agreement; or(db)order that the child participate in a restorative justice process as directed by the chief executive; or(e)subject to subsection (2), if the child has attained the age of 13 years at the time of sentence—order the child to perform unpaid community service for a period not longer than—(i)if the child has not attained the age of 15 years at the time of sentence—100 hours; or(ii)if the child has attained the age of 15 years at the time of sentence—200 hours; or
(f)if the child has not attained the age of 13 years at the time of sentence, make an intensive supervision order for the child for a period of not more than 6 months; or(g)order that the child be detained for a period not more than—(i)if the court is not constituted by a judge and section 175A does not apply—1 year; or(ii)if the court is constituted by a judge and neither section 175A nor 176 applies—the shorter period of the following—(A)half the maximum term of imprisonment that an adult convicted of the offence could be ordered to serve;(B)5 years.
(2)An order of the following type may only be made against a child found guilty of an offence of a type that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment—(a)a probation order under subsection (1)(d);(b)a community service order;(c)an intensive supervision order.
(2A)For subsection (1)(db), the offence the child is found guilty of is taken to be referred by the court to the chief executive for a restorative justice process.(3)A court may make an order for a child’s detention under subsection (1)(g) with or without a conditional release order under section 220.(4)This section has effect subject to the Childrens Court Act 1992.s 175 amd 1996 No. 22s 44; 2002 No. 39s 64; 2012 No. 41 s 22; 2016 No. 38s 18; 2016 No. 39s 24; 2024 No. 54s 18175ASentence orders—significant offences to which adult penalties apply(1)This section applies if a court is sentencing a child for an offence against any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code—(a)section 69;(b)section 75;(c)sections 302 and 305;(d)sections 303 and 310;(e)section 306;(f)section 307;(g)section 313(2);(h)section 314A;(i)section 317;(j)section 320;(k)section 320A;(l)section 323;(m)section 328A;(n)section 328C;(o)section 328D;(p)section 340;(q)section 349;(r)section 350;(s)section 351;(t)section 352, if the circumstance stated in section 352(2) or (3) applies;(u)section 354;(v)section 354A;(w)section 355;(x)section 398, if item 12 or 14 applies;(y)section 408A;(z)sections 409 and 411;(za)section 412, if the circumstance stated in section 412(2) or (3) applies;(zb)section 419;(zc)section 421;(zd)section 427;(ze)section 461;(zf)section 462.
(1A)Also, this section applies if a court is sentencing a child for an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 5.(2)The court may—(a)order that the child be placed on probation for a period not longer than 3 years; or(b)order that the child be detained for a period not more than—(i)if the court is not constituted by a judge—3 years; or(ii)if the court is constituted by a judge—the maximum term of imprisonment that an adult convicted of the offence could be ordered to serve.
(3)Section 155 does not apply to the court.(4)A requirement under the Criminal Code that a term of imprisonment must be the penalty, or a part of the penalty, for the offence is taken to be a requirement that a period of detention must be the penalty, or a part of the penalty, for the offence.(5)A requirement under the Criminal Code that a minimum term of imprisonment must be served for the offence is taken to be a requirement that a minimum period of detention must be served for the offence.(6)The court may make a detention order—(a)with or without a conditional release order under section 220; and(b)if section 234 applies—with or without an order under that section.
(7)If the court is sentencing the child to detention for life on a conviction of murder—(a)the Criminal Code, section 305(2), (3) and (4) applies; and(b)for that purpose, a reference in the Criminal Code, section 305 to imprisonment is taken to be a reference to detention.
Note—For the child’s parole eligibility, see section 233 of this Act and the Corrective Services Act 2006, section 181.(8)Section 175(1)(da) and (db) does not apply to the court.(9)If the offence is a prescribed offence under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 108A, then part 5, division 2, subdivision 2 of that Act applies—(a)as if a reference in that subdivision to a community service order were a reference to a community service order under this Act; and(b)as if a reference in that subdivision to a graffiti removal order were a reference to a graffiti removal order under this Act; and(c)as if a reference in that subdivision to the period mentioned in section 103(2)(b) of that Act were a reference to the period within which the number of hours stated in the community service order must be performed under this Act; and(d)as if a reference in that subdivision to serving a term of imprisonment in a corrective services facility were a reference to serving a period of detention.
(10)Section 195(a) does not apply to the making of a community service order under subsection (9) but subsection (9) applies subject to section 195(b) and (c).(11)This section—(a)applies despite anything else in this Act; and(b)subject to subsection (8), does not limit a court’s power to make an order under section 175.
(12)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and(b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
Note—Under the Human Rights Act 2019, section 45(2), this subsection expires 5 years after the commencement.s 175A ins 2024 No. 54s 19amd 2025 No. 10s 5(12) exp 13 December 2029 (see s 175A(12))176Sentence orders—other significant offences(1)If a child is found guilty of a relevant offence before a court presided over by a judge (the court), the court, may—(a)order the child to be placed on probation for a period not longer than 3 years; or(b)make a detention order against the child under subsection (2) or (3).
(2)For a relevant offence other than a life offence, the court may order the child to be detained for a period not more than 7 years.(3)For a relevant offence that is a life offence, the court may order that the child be detained for—(a)a period not more than 10 years; or(b)a period up to and including the maximum of life, if—(i)the offence involves the commission of violence against a person; and(ii)the court considers the offence to be a particularly heinous offence having regard to all the circumstances.
(4)A court may make an order for a child’s detention under subsection (2) or (3) with or without a conditional release order under section 220.(5)A court may make an order for a child’s detention under subsection (3), with or without an order under division 10, subdivision 5.(6)This section does not limit a court’s power to make an order under section 175.(7)In this section—relevant offence means a life offence, or an offence of a type that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment for 14 years or more, but does not include any of the following offences—(a)an offence mentioned in section 175A(1);(b)an offence of receiving if the value of the property, benefit or detriment is not more than $5,000;(c)an offence that, if committed by an adult, may be dealt with summarily under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 13.
s 176 amd 1996 No. 22s 45; 2002 No. 39s 65; 2009 No. 34s 25; 2010 No. 26s 154; 2012 No. 19s 23; 2012 No. 41s 23; 2016 No. 38s 19; 2024 No. 54s 20176ASentence orders—graffiti offences(1)This section applies if—(a)a child is found guilty of a graffiti offence before a court; and(b)the child had attained at least the age of 12 years at the time of the offence.
(2)Without limiting section 175, the court must make a graffiti removal order for the child.(3)Subject to sections 194A and 249(3), the graffiti removal order must order the child to perform graffiti removal service for a period no longer than—(a)if the child has not attained the age of 13 years at the time of sentence—5 hours; or(b)if the child has attained the age of 13 years, but not the age of 15 years, at the time of sentence—10 hours; or(c)if the child has attained the age of 15 years at the time of sentence—20 hours.
s 176A ins 2013 No. 31s 83176Bs 176B ins 2014 No. 9s 9Bamd 2014 No. 39s 73om 2016 No. 38s 20177More than 1 type of order may be made for a single offenceA court may make more than 1 type of sentence order for a single offence, subject to sections 178 to 180A.s 177 ins 1996 No. 22s 46amd 2002 No. 39s 66; 2013 No. 31s 84; 2014 No. 9 s 9C; 2016 No. 38s 21178Combination of probation and community service orders(1)This section applies if a court makes, for a single offence (the original offence), a probation order and a community service order.(2)The court—(a)must make separate orders; and(b)must not impose one of the orders as a requirement of the other.
(3)If the child contravenes one of the orders after the orders are made and is resentenced for the original offence, the other order is discharged.s 178 ins 1996 No. 22s 46sub 2002 No. 39s 67178ACombination of graffiti removal order and probation and community service orders(1)This section applies if a court makes, for a single graffiti offence (the original offence), a graffiti removal order and also one or both of the following orders—(a)a probation order;(b)a community service order.
(2)The court—(a)must make separate orders; and(b)must not impose one of the orders as a requirement of the other.
(3)If the child contravenes one of the orders, other than the graffiti removal order, after the orders are made and is resentenced for the original offence—(a)the orders, other than the graffiti removal order, are discharged; and(b)the court may, if it considers it appropriate, discharge the graffiti removal order.
(4)If the child contravenes the graffiti removal order after the orders are made and is resentenced for the original offence, all of the orders are discharged.s 178A ins 2013 No. 31s 85178Bs 178B ins 2014 No. 9s 9Dom 2016 No. 38s 22178CCombination of restorative justice orders and other sentence orders(1)This section applies if a court makes, for a single offence, a restorative justice order and any other sentence order.(2)The court—(a)must make separate orders; and(b)must not impose one of the orders as a requirement of the other.
(3)If the child contravenes the restorative justice order after the orders are made and is resentenced for the offence, the court may discharge any or all of the other sentence orders.(4)If the child contravenes one of the other sentence orders after the orders are made and is resentenced for the offence, the court may discharge the restorative justice order.s 178C ins 2016 No. 39s 25179Combination of intensive supervision order and probation or detention order prohibitedA court may not make, for a single offence—(a)an intensive supervision order; and(b)a probation order or detention order.
s 179 ins 1996 No. 22s 46sub 2002 No. 39s 67180Combination of detention order and probation order(1)This section applies if a court makes a detention order and a probation order for a single offence.(2)A court may make the detention order only for a maximum period of 6 months and may not make a conditional release order.(3)The probation order may only start when the child is released from detention under the detention order and be for a maximum period ending 1 year after the release.s 180 ins 2002 No. 39s 67amd 2012 No. 41s 24; 2013 No. 31 s 86; 2016 No. 38s 23180ACombination of detention order and graffiti removal order(1)This section applies if a court makes—(a)a detention order and a graffiti removal order for—(i)a single graffiti offence; or(ii)multiple offences of which one is a graffiti offence; or
(b)a detention order for a child subject to 1 or more existing graffiti removal orders.
(2)The graffiti removal order—(a)if subsection (1)(a) applies—starts when the child is released from detention under the detention order; or(b)if subsection (1)(b) applies—is suspended until the child is released from detention under the detention order.
(3)Any period that, under section 194B(3) or 194D, applies to the graffiti removal order—(a)if subsection (1)(a) applies—starts when the child is released from detention under the detention order; or(b)if subsection (1)(b) applies—is extended by the period the child is detained under the detention order.
s 180A ins 2013 No. 31s 87180Bs 180B ins 2014 No. 9s 9Eom 2016 No. 38s 24181Other ordersA court that makes a sentence order against a child for an offence under section 175, 175A or 176, in addition to the order, may make 1 or more of the following orders—(a)an order allowed by division 11 requiring the child—(i)to make restitution of property; or(ii)to pay compensation of not more than an amount equal to 20 penalty units for loss to property; or(iii)to pay compensation for injury suffered by another person;
(b)an order allowed by division 13;(c)an order allowed by division 14.
s 181 amd 1996 No. 22s 47; 2024 No. 54s 21182Orders may be combined in 1 form(1)This section applies if a court makes more than 1 sentence order against a child charged before it with more than 1 offence.(2)The court may combine more than 1 of the sentence orders in 1 order form if each sentence order that the form deals with is—(a)of the same type; and(b)subject to similar conditions.
(3)The order form must contain, or have attached, a list of each offence for which the order form is made.(4)In a proceeding, it is taken that a separate sentence order was made for each offence.183Recording of conviction(1)Other than under this section, a conviction is not to be recorded against a child who is found guilty of an offence.(2)If a court makes an order under section 175(1)(a) or (b), a conviction must not be recorded.(3)If a court makes an order under section 175(1)(c) to (g), 175A, 176 or 176A, the court may order that a conviction be recorded or decide that a conviction not be recorded.s 183 prev s 183 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schom 2002 No. 39s 93pres s 183 amd 1996 No. 22s 48; 2002 No. 39s 68; 2013 No. 31s 88; 2024 No. 54s 22184Considerations whether or not to record conviction(1)In considering whether or not to record a conviction, a court must have regard to all the circumstances of the case, including—(a)the nature of the offence; and(b)the child’s age and any previous convictions; and(c)the impact the recording of a conviction will have on the child’s chances of—(i)rehabilitation generally; or(ii)finding or retaining employment.
(2)Except as otherwise provided by this or another Act, a finding of guilt without the recording of a conviction is not taken to be a conviction for any purpose.(3)A finding of guilt against a child for an offence without the recording of a conviction stops a subsequent proceeding against the child for the same offence as if a conviction had been recorded.s 184 prev s 184 om 2002 No. 39s 93pres s 184 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1185Judge may delegate sentencing power to magistrate(1)This section applies if—(a)a proceeding in which a child may be sentenced for an offence is before a Childrens Court magistrate; and(b)the Childrens Court magistrate considers that an appropriate sentence would be beyond the jurisdiction of the Childrens Court magistrate because of the limit to the jurisdiction set out in section 175(1)(d) or (g).
(2)The magistrate may request a Childrens Court judge to delegate to the magistrate the power to impose a sentence that, under section 175(1), may only be made if a judge constitutes the sentencing court.(3)The Childrens Court judge has jurisdiction to delegate the power.(4)The delegation must be made before any evidence is heard, plea entered or election made, unless the child—(a)is represented by a lawyer; and(b)consents to a delegation happening at a later time.
(5)The request and delegation may be made informally, including by any form of distance communication.(6)The magistrate must inform the child of the delegation.s 185 prev s 185 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schom 2002 No. 39s 93amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1186Reference of case to Childrens Court judge for sentence(1)If, in a proceeding for the sentencing of a child for an offence, a Childrens Court magistrate considers that the circumstances require the making of a sentence order—(a)beyond the jurisdiction of a Childrens Court magistrate; but(b)within the jurisdiction of a Childrens Court judge;
the magistrate may commit the child for sentence before a Childrens Court judge.(2)In relation to a committal under subsection (1), the Childrens Court magistrate may make all orders and directions as if it were a committal following a committal proceeding.(3)The Childrens Court judge may exercise sentencing powers to the extent mentioned in section 175 or 175A.s 186 prev s 186 om 2002 No. 39s 93pres s 186 amd 2024 No. 54s 22A187Reference to complying with, or contravening, an orderIn this part, a reference to complying with, or contravening, a sentence order includes complying with, or contravening, a requirement applying to the order under a regulation.s 187 prev s 187 om 2002 No. 39s 93pres s 187 ins 2002 No. 39s 69Division 5Good behaviour orders188Good behaviour orderA court that makes a good behaviour order against a child must impose a condition that the child abstains from violation of the law for the period of the order.189Breach of conditions(1)If a person against whom a good behaviour order has been made commits an offence during the period of the order, a court that deals with the person on a charge for the offence may have regard to the breach of the good behaviour order when determining its sentence for the offence.(2)Otherwise a court must not take any action in relation to a breach of a good behaviour order.Division 6Fines190Child’s capacity to pay fine to be consideredA court may make an order requiring a child to pay an amount by way of fine only if it is satisfied that the child has the capacity to pay the amount.191Requirements of fine orderAn order made by a court requiring a child to pay a fine must direct that—(a)the fine be paid by a specified time or by specified instalments; and(b)the fine must be paid in the first instance to the proper officer of the court.
192Proper officer’s application on breach(1)This section applies if a child who is ordered to pay a fine for an offence fails to pay all the fine within the time allowed for payment.(2)The proper officer may apply to the court to cancel the fine order and make a community service order against the child.(3)The proper officer must give notice of the application to—(a)the child; and(b)a parent of the child, unless a parent can not be found after reasonable inquiry; and(c)the chief executive.
(4)If the court is satisfied that the child has not paid an amount of the fine within the time allowed, the court may—(a)take no action; or(b)extend the time for paying the amount; or(c)cancel the fine order and resentence the child by making a community service order against the child.
(5)The community service hours under the community service order must be calculated using the following formula—(6)However, the community service hours calculated using the formula must not be more than that permitted under section 175(1)(e) or 200.(7)If the hours calculated under the formula are less than that permitted by section 200, the court may not make an order under subsection (4)(c).(8)If the hours calculated under the formula are more than that permitted by section 175(1)(e) or 200, the court may only make an order for the maximum hours permitted.(9)The community service order is a community service order under section 175(1)(e).(10)In this section—parent, of a child, includes someone who is apparently a parent of the child.s 192 ins 1996 No. 22s 49Division 6ARestorative justice orderspt 7 div 6A hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 26192APreconditions to making restorative justice order(1)A court may make a restorative justice order against a child only if—(a)the court considers the child is informed of, and understands, the process; and(b)the child indicates willingness to comply with the order; and(c)the court is satisfied that the child is a suitable person to participate in a restorative justice process; and(d)having regard to the following, the court considers the order is appropriate in the circumstances—(i)a submission by the chief executive about the appropriateness of the order;(ii)the deciding factors for referring the offence.
Note—For a court sentencing a child for an offence under section 175A, see section 175A(8).(2)In this section—deciding factors, for referring an offence, means—(a)the nature of the offence; and(b)the harm suffered by anyone because of the offence; and(c)whether the interests of the community and the child would be served by having the offence dealt with under a restorative justice process.
s 192A ins 2016 No. 39s 26amd 2024 No. 54s 23192BRequirements to be set out in restorative justice orderA restorative justice order made against a child must require—(a)that the child must report in person to the chief executive within 1 business day after the order is made or any longer period that may be specified in the order; and(b)that, during the order—(i)the child abstain from violation of the law; and(ii)the child comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(iii)the child report and receive visits as directed by the chief executive; and(iv)the child or a parent of the child must notify the chief executive within 2 business days of any change of the child’s address, employment or school; and(v)the child must not leave, or stay out of, Queensland while the order is in force, without the prior approval of the chief executive; and(vi)the child participate in a restorative justice process as directed by the chief executive; and(vii)the child perform his or her obligations under a restorative justice agreement made as a consequence of the child’s participation in the restorative justice process.
s 192B ins 2016 No. 39s 26192CMaking restorative justice order and community service order or graffiti removal order(1)This section applies if, for the same offence, a court makes a restorative justice order and—(a)a community service order; or(b)a graffiti removal order.
(2)In making the community service order, the court must, when deciding the number of hours of unpaid community service, have regard to the child’s obligations under the restorative justice agreement related to the restorative justice order.(3)In making the graffiti removal order, the court must, when deciding the number of hours of graffiti removal service, have regard to the child’s obligations under the restorative justice agreement related to the restorative justice order.(4)Subsections (2) and (3) only apply to a restorative justice agreement that is in force at the time of making the community service order or graffiti removal order.s 192C ins 2016 No. 39s 26192DEnding of restorative justice order(1)A restorative justice order remains in force until the earlier of the following—(a)the chief executive is satisfied the child has discharged the child’s obligations under the related restorative justice agreement;(b)the order is discharged under section 245 or 247;(c)12 months from the date the order is made.
(2)The period that a restorative justice order remains in force under subsection (1) is subject to sections 245, 247 and 252.s 192D ins 2016 No. 39s 26Division 7Probation orders193Probation orders—requirements(1)A probation order made against a child must require—(a)that the child must report in person to the chief executive within 1 business day after the order is made or any longer period that may be specified in the order; and(b)that, during the probation order—(i)the child must abstain from violation of the law; and(ii)the child must satisfactorily attend programs as directed by the chief executive; and(iii)the child must comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(iv)the child must report and receive visits as directed by the chief executive; and(v)the child or a parent of the child must notify the chief executive within 2 business days of any change of address, employment or school; and(vi)the child must not leave, or stay out of, Queensland during the probation period, without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(2)A probation order made against a child may contain requirements that the child must comply during the whole or a part of the probation period with conditions that the court considers necessary or desirable for preventing—(a)a repetition by the child of the offence in relation to which the order was made; or(b)the commission by the child of other offences.
Example of a condition—a condition imposing a curfew on the child(3)An order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to attend a particular educational establishment that is located outside the State.(4)A requirement imposed by a court under subsection (2)—(a)must relate to the offence for which the probation is made; and(b)must be supported by the court’s written reasons; and(c)must not require the child to wear a monitoring device.
s 193 amd 2002 No. 39s 70; 2009 No. 34s 26; 2019 No. 23s 21; 2021 No. 9s 29A194Child must be willing to complyA court may make a probation order against a child only if the child indicates willingness to comply with the order.s 194 amd 2002 No. 39s 71Division 7AGraffiti removal orderspt 7 div 7A hdg ins 2013 No. 31s 89194APreconditions to making of graffiti removal order(1)A court must make a graffiti removal order against a child found guilty by a court of a graffiti offence unless the court is satisfied that, because of the child’s physical or mental capacity, the child is not capable of complying with the order.(2)A court must, when deciding the number of hours of graffiti removal service to order under a graffiti removal order, take into account the age, maturity and abilities of the child against whom the order will be made.s 194A ins 2013 No. 31s 89194BRequirements to be set out in graffiti removal order(1)A graffiti removal order must contain requirements—(a)that the child report in person to the chief executive within 1 business day after the order is made or any longer period that is specified in the order; and(b)that the child perform in a satisfactory way graffiti removal service, directed by the chief executive, for the number of hours specified in the order; and(c)that the child, while performing graffiti removal service, comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(d)that the child or a parent of the child inform the chief executive of every change in the child’s place of residence within 2 business days of the change; and(e)that the child abstain from violation of the law during the period of the order; and(f)that the child not leave, or stay out of, Queensland during the period of the order without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(2)An order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to perform graffiti removal service at a place outside the State.(3)The order may contain a requirement that the child must perform the graffiti removal service within a period starting on the date of the order that is less than 1 year.Note—If a requirement is not imposed under this subsection, the period of 1 year mentioned in section 194D(a) will apply.(4)Before imposing a requirement under subsection (3), a court must consider what is a reasonable period for the child to perform the graffiti removal in all the circumstances of the case.s 194B ins 2013 No. 31s 89194CObligation of chief executiveThe chief executive, in giving directions to a child in relation to the child’s performance of graffiti removal service, is—(a)to avoid, if practicable, conflicts with the religious and cultural beliefs and practices of the child or the child’s parent; and(b)to avoid, if practicable, interference with the child’s attendance at a place of employment or a school or other educational or training establishment; and(c)to take all steps necessary to ensure that the child, if practicable, is kept apart from any adult under sentence for an offence.
s 194C ins 2013 No. 31s 89194DGraffiti removal service to be performed within limited periodSubject to section 180A, a child against whom a graffiti removal order is made must perform the number of hours of graffiti removal service specified in the order—(a)within the period of 1 year starting on the date of the order or, if the order states a lesser period, the lesser period; or(b)within any extended period that a court may order under section 245(1)(aa)(ii) or 247; or(c)within any extended period allowed by order of the proper officer of the court under section 252.
s 194D ins 2013 No. 31s 89amd 2014 No. 9s 10194EMultiple offences dealt with together(1)A court—(a)if a child is found guilty of 2 or more graffiti offences in the same proceeding—(i)must make at least 1 graffiti removal order against the child; and(ii)may make more than 1 graffiti removal order against the child; and
(b)if a child is found guilty of 2 or more offences in the same proceeding, one of which is a graffiti offence—must make a graffiti removal order against the child.
(2)This section does not limit section 176A.s 194E ins 2013 No. 31s 89194FLimitation on number of hours of graffiti removal service for multiple graffiti offences(1)This section applies if—(a)a court makes 1 or more graffiti removal orders against a child found guilty of 2 or more graffiti offences, whether or not the child is also found guilty of any other offence; and(b)the child is not subject to an existing graffiti removal order.
(2)The total number of hours of graffiti removal service specified in the order, or orders, must not be more than the maximum appropriate to the child allowed by section 176A(3) for 1 graffiti offence.s 194F ins 2013 No. 31s 89194GLimitation on number of hours of unpaid service(1)This section applies if—(a)a court makes 1 or more graffiti removal orders and 1 or more community service orders against a child found guilty of 1 or more graffiti offences, whether or not the child is also found guilty of any other offence; and(b)the child is not subject to an existing graffiti removal order or an existing community service order.
(2)The total number of hours of unpaid service specified in the orders must not be more than the maximum number of hours of community service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 175(1)(e) for 1 offence.s 194G ins 2013 No. 31s 89194HLimitation on number of hours of graffiti removal service when there is unperformed graffiti removal service(1)This section applies if—(a)a court makes 1 or more graffiti removal orders against a child found guilty of 1 or more graffiti offences, whether or not the child is also found guilty of any other offence; and(b)the child is subject to 1 or more existing graffiti removal orders.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), the number of hours of unperformed graffiti removal service and the number of hours of graffiti removal service ordered for the graffiti offence, or offences, mentioned in subsection (1)(a) must not, when added together, total more than the maximum number of hours of graffiti removal service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 176A(3) for 1 graffiti offence.(3)If the number of hours of unperformed graffiti removal service equals the maximum number of hours of graffiti removal service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 176A(3) for 1 graffiti offence, the graffiti removal service ordered to be served for the graffiti offence, or offences, mentioned in subsection (1)(a) must be performed concurrently with the unperformed graffiti removal service.s 194H ins 2013 No. 31s 89194ILimitation on number of hours of graffiti removal service when there is unperformed unpaid service(1)This section applies if—(a)a court makes 1 or more graffiti removal orders against a child found guilty of 1 or more graffiti offences, whether or not the child is also found guilty of any other offence; and(b)the child is subject to either of the following—(i)1 or more existing community service orders;(ii)1 or more existing graffiti removal orders and 1 or more existing community service orders.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), the number of hours of unperformed unpaid service and the number of hours of graffiti removal service ordered for the graffiti offence, or offences, mentioned in subsection (1)(a) must not, when added together, total more than the maximum number of hours of community service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 175(1)(e) for 1 offence.(3)If the number of hours of unperformed unpaid service equals the maximum number of hours of community service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 175(1)(e) for 1 offence, then the graffiti removal service ordered to be served for the graffiti offence, or offences, mentioned in subsection (1)(a)—(a)must be performed concurrently with any unperformed graffiti removal service to the extent that the number of hours of graffiti removal service ordered to be served for the graffiti offence, or offences, mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is, when added to the number of hours of unperformed graffiti removal service, more than the maximum number of hours of graffiti removal service, appropriate to the child, allowed by section 176A(3) for 1 graffiti offence; or(b)to the extent that paragraph (a) does not apply—must, when it is performed by the child, be taken to be both—(i)community service performed under 1 or more of the existing community service orders; and(ii)graffiti removal service performed under the graffiti removal order made by the court for the offence.
(4)For subsection (3)(b), the chief executive must—(a)subject to any order of the court, identify the existing community service order, or orders, in relation to which the graffiti removal service is taken to have been performed; and(b)notify the child in writing of the matter mentioned in paragraph (a).
s 194I ins 2013 No. 31s 89194JUnpaid service to be performed cumulativelyAll unpaid service to which the following sections apply is to be performed cumulatively unless the court orders otherwise—(a)section 194F, subject to subsection (2) of that section;(b)section 194G, subject to subsection (2) of that section;(c)section 194H, subject to subsections (2) and (3) of that section;(d)section 194I, subject to subsections (2) and (3) of that section.
s 194J ins 2013 No. 31s 89194KCumulative effect of child and adult orders(1)This section applies if a person is subject to 1 or more of the following orders—(a)a graffiti removal order under this Act;(b)a community service order under this Act;(c)a graffiti removal order under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992;(d)a community service order under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992.
(2)To the extent that the total number of hours of service to which the person is subject under all of the orders is more than the maximum number of hours of unpaid service applicable to the person under this division or division 8 or under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, part 5 or 5A, the order or orders made by the court is or are of no effect.(3)The hours of service in each order to which the person is subject are cumulative on the hours in each other order to which the person is subject, unless the court that makes the order directs otherwise.s 194K ins 2013 No. 31s 89194LEnding of graffiti removal orderA graffiti removal order made against a child remains in effect until—(a)the child has performed graffiti removal service in accordance with the requirements specified under section 194B(1)(b) and (c) for the number of hours specified in the order; or(b)the order is discharged under section 245 or 247; or(c)the expiry of the period within which the graffiti removal service is required to be performed under section 194D;
whichever first happens.s 194L ins 2013 No. 31s 89Division 8Community service orders195Preconditions to making of community service orderA court may make a community service order against a child only if—(a)the child indicates willingness to comply with the order; and(b)the court is satisfied that the child is a suitable person to perform community service; and(c)the court is satisfied on consideration of a report by the chief executive that community service of a suitable nature can be provided for the child.
s 195 amd 2002 No. 39s 73196Requirements to be set out in community service order(1)A community service order must contain requirements—(a)that the child report in person to the chief executive within 1 business day after the order is made or any longer period that is specified in the order; and(b)that the child perform in a satisfactory way for the number of hours specified in the order the community service that the chief executive directs the child to perform; and(c)that the child, while performing community service, comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(d)that the child or a parent of the child inform the chief executive of every change in the child’s place of residence within 2 business days of the change; and(e)that the child abstain from violation of the law during the period of the order; and(f)that the child not leave, or stay out of, Queensland during the period of the order without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(2)An order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to perform a community service at a place outside the State.(3)If the order is for less than 50 hours of community service, the order may contain a requirement that the child must perform the community service within a period starting on the date of the order that is less than 1 year.Note—If a requirement is not imposed under this subsection, the period of 1 year mentioned in section 198(a)(i) will apply.(4)Before imposing a requirement under subsection (3), a court must consider what is a reasonable period for the child to perform the community service in all the circumstances of the case.s 196 amd 2002 No. 39s 74; 2009 No. 34s 27197Obligation of chief executiveThe chief executive, in giving directions to a child in relation to the child’s performance of community service, is—(a)to avoid, if practicable, conflicts with the religious and cultural beliefs and practices of the child or the child’s parent; and(b)to avoid, if practicable, interference with the child’s attendance at a place of employment or a school or other educational or training establishment; and(c)to take all steps necessary to ensure that the child, if practicable, is kept apart from any adult under sentence for an offence.
198Community service to be performed within limited periodA child against whom a community service order is made must perform the number of hours of community service specified in the order—(a)within—(i)for a community service order of less than 50 hours—the period of 1 year starting on the date of the order or, if the order states a lesser period, the lesser period; or(ii)otherwise—the period of 1 year starting on the date of the order; or
(b)within any extended period that a court may order under section 245(1)(b)(ii) or 247; or(c)any extended period allowed by order of the proper officer of the court under section 252.
s 198 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 52; 2002 No. 39s 75; 2009 No. 34s 28; 2014 No. 9s 11199Multiple or successive community service ordersA court—(a)may make 2 or more community service orders against a child in respect of 2 or more offences; and(b)may make a community service order against a child who is already subject to an existing community service order.
200Limitation on number of hours of community service(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the community service hours specified in a community service order must not be less than 20.(2)If—(a)a court makes 2 or more community service orders against a child found guilty of 2 or more offences; and(b)the child is not subject to an existing community service order;
the total of the community service hours specified in the orders must not be less than 20 or more than the maximum appropriate to the child allowed by section 175(1)(e) for 1 offence.(3)If—(a)a court makes 1 or more community service orders against a child; and(b)the child is subject to 1 or more existing community service orders;
the total of the community service hours specified in all the orders, less the number of hours for which the child has performed community service under the existing order or orders, must not be less than 20 or more than the maximum appropriate to the child allowed by section 175(1)(e) for 1 offence.(4)To the extent that the total exceeds the maximum allowed, the order or orders made by the court is or are of no effect.(5)The community service hours in each community service order made against a child are cumulative on the hours in each other community service order made against the child, unless the court that makes a community service order directs otherwise.s 200 amd 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3; 2009 No. 34s 29201Cumulative effect of child and adult community service orders(1)This section applies if—(a)a court makes a community service order against a person; and(b)the person is already subject to 1 or more existing community service orders; and(c)on the making of the order, the person will be subject to an adult community service order and a child community service order.
(2)The order mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is of no effect to the extent that the total number of hours of community service under all the community service orders to which the person will be subject, less the number of hours for which the person has performed community service under the existing order or orders, is more than the maximum number of hours of community service an adult may be ordered to perform.(3)In this section—s 201 ins 2002 No. 39s 76202Ending of community service orderA community service order made against a child remains in effect until—(a)the child has performed community service in accordance with the requirements specified under section 196(1)(b) and (c) for the number of hours specified in the order; or(b)the order is discharged under section 245 or 247; or(c)the expiry of the period within which the community service is required to be performed under section 198;
whichever first happens.s 202 prev s 202 om 1996 No. 22s 65pres s 202 amd 2002 No. 39s 77Division 9Intensive supervision orderpt 7 div 9 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 78203Preconditions to making of intensive supervision order(1)A court may make an intensive supervision order for a child only if—(a)the child expresses willingness to comply with the order; and(b)the court has ordered a pre-sentence report and considered the report; and(c)the court considers the child, unless subject to an intensive period of supervision and support in the community, is likely to commit further offences having regard to the following—(i)the number of offences committed by the child, including the child’s criminal history;(ii)the circumstances of the offences;(iii)the circumstances of the child;(iv)whether other sentence orders have not or are unlikely to stop the child from committing further offences.
(2)The pre-sentence report mentioned in subsection (1)(b) must include comments—(a)outlining the potential suitability of the child for an intensive supervision order; and(b)advising whether an appropriate intensive supervision program is available for the child.
s 203 amd 1996 No. 22s 53sub 2002 No. 39s 78204Intensive supervision order—requirements(1)An intensive supervision order must require—(a)that the child participate as directed by the chief executive in a program (the intensive supervision program) for the period decided under section 175(1)(f) (the program period); and(b)that, during the period of the order—(i)the child abstain from violation of the law; and(ii)the child comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(iii)the child report and receive visits as directed by the chief executive; and(iv)the child or a parent of the child notify the chief executive within 2 business days of any change of address or school; and(v)the child not leave, or stay out of, Queensland without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(2)An intensive supervision order made for the child may contain requirements that the child comply, during the whole or a part of the period of the order, with conditions that the court considers necessary for preventing a repetition by the child of the offence for which the order was made or the commission by the child of other offences.Example of a condition—a condition imposing a curfew on the child(3)An order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to attend a particular educational establishment that is located outside the State.(4)A requirement imposed by a court under subsection (2)—(a)must relate to the offence for which the order was made; and(b)must be supported by the court’s written reasons; and(c)must not require the child to wear a monitoring device.
s 204 prev s 204 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1; 1998 No. 39s 43; 1999 No. 9s 3schom 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 204 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schsub 2002 No. 39s 78amd 2009 No. 34s 30; 2019 No. 23s 22; 2021 No. 9s 29A205Program period(1)The program period of a child’s intensive supervision program starts when the intensive supervision order is made and ends at the later of the following times—(a)the end of the last day of the period of the intensive supervision order;(b)if the intensive supervision program was suspended for part or all of any days (the suspended days)—the end of the last day that is the last day of the period of the order and, additionally, the number of suspended days.
(2)If, at the time a court makes an intensive supervision order for a child—(a)another intensive supervision order has already been made against the child; and(b)the intensive supervision program under the other order has not ended;
the period when the child is subject to both intensive supervision programs is counted concurrently.s 205 prev s 205 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 67; 1998 No. 39s 44om 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 205 amd 1999 No. 19s 3schsub 2002 No. 39s 78206Suspension of intensive supervision program(1)If, during the program period, a child for good reason is unable to participate in the intensive supervision program, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the child, suspend the intensive supervision program for a specified period.(2)The period for which the intensive supervision program is suspended is not to be counted as part of the program period.s 206 prev s 206 amd 1996 No. 22s 68; 1998 No. 39s 45om 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 206 amd 1996 No. 22s 54sub 2002 No. 39s 78Division 9Apt 7 div 9A hdg ins 2014 No. 9s 11Aom 2016 No. 38s 25206As 206A ins 2014 No. 9s 11Aom 2016 No. 38s 25206Bs 206B ins 2014 No. 9s 11Aom 2016 No. 38s 25Division 10Detention orderSubdivision 1Initial order207Pre-sentence report must be obtained before detention order sentenceA court may make a detention order against a child only if it has first—(a)ordered the chief executive to prepare a pre-sentence report; and(b)received and considered the report.
208s 208 orig s 208 om 2014 No. 9s 12prev s 208 ins 2016 No. 38s 26om 2024 No. 54s 24209Court’s reasons for detention order to be stated and recorded(1)A court that makes a detention order against a child must—(a)state its reasons in court; and(b)cause the reasons to be reduced to writing and kept by the proper officer of the court with the documents relating to the proceeding.
(2)However, a court need not comply with subsection (1)(b) if the reasons are recorded under the Recording of Evidence Act 1962.(3)Subject to subsection (4), a court’s failure to comply with subsection (1) does not affect the sentence order.(4)A court considering the sentence order on appeal or review must take into account a failure to comply with subsection (1)(a) and give the failure the weight it considers appropriate.s 209 amd 2014 No. 9s 12A; 2016 No. 38s 27; 2024 No. 47s 77210Detention to be served in detention centre(1)Subject to this Act, a child who is sentenced to serve a period of detention must serve the period of detention in a detention centre.(2)If a court makes a detention order against a child and the child is not already in the custody of the chief executive, the commissioner of the police service must—(a)take immediate custody of the child; and(b)deliver the child into the custody of the chief executive as soon as reasonably practicable after the date the chief executive notifies to the commissioner under subsection (3).
Note—However, subsection (2)(b) stops applying if a child is in custody in a watch-house and the child turns 18 years. See section 276A.(3)The chief executive must—(a)notify the commissioner of the police service of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted; and(b)fulfil the duty under paragraph (a) as soon as reasonably practicable in all the circumstances, including, for example, the number of children held by the commissioner and the capacity of detention centres.
(4)In deciding the date, the chief executive must have regard to the information available to the chief executive about the following matters—(a)the child’s needs, having regard to—(i)the child’s age and sex; and(ii)the child’s cultural background; and(iii)the child’s historic and current self-harm risk and suicide risk; and(iv)the child’s medical conditions, if any; and(v)the child’s physical health and mental health issues, if any; and(vi)the child’s substance misuse and withdrawal issues, if any; and(vii)the child’s cognitive capacity; and(viii) the location and date of the child’s next court appearance; and(ix)any other issue the chief executive considers may affect the child’s health or wellbeing in a watch-house environment; and(x)any other issue the chief executive considers may affect the child’s health or wellbeing while the child is being transported between a watch-house and a detention centre;
(b)if 1 or more other children are being held by the commissioner of the police service—the relative needs of the child and the other children having regard to the matters mentioned in paragraph (a);(c)the effect the delivery of the child is likely to have on—(i)the chief executive’s ability to comply with section 263; and(ii)the chief executive’s ability to fulfil the chief executive’s duties as an employer; and(iii)the commissioner of the police service’s ability to fulfil the commissioner’s duties as an employer; and(iv)the commissioner of the police service’s ability to fulfil the commissioner’s responsibility for—(A)the security and management of watch-houses; and(B)the safety and wellbeing of people detained in watch-houses.
(4A)However, in deciding the date, the chief executive must not have regard to the effect of section 276A.(5)A failure of the chief executive to provide procedural fairness to the child in deciding the date under subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the decision.(6)Subsection (2) does not apply if the court makes a conditional release order under section 220.(7)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and(b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
(8)This subsection and subsections (7) and (9) expire on 31 December 2026.(9)A regulation may postpone the expiry of this subsection and subsections (7) and (8) but can not postpone the expiry for more than 1 year after 31 December 2026.s 210 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22ss 3, 56sch 1; 1998 No. 39s 37; 2002 No. 39s 79; 2012 No. 41s 25; 2016 No. 38s 28; 2023 No. 21s 72; 2024 No. 54s 25(7)–(9) exp 31 December 2026 (see s 210(8))210A Temporary transfer of child sentenced to period of detention(1)This section applies if—(a)the commissioner of the police service has taken immediate custody of a child under section 210(2)(a); and(b)the child has not been delivered into the custody of the chief executive under section 210(2)(b); and(c)the child is in custody in a watch-house.
(2)The chief executive may take the child into the temporary custody of the chief executive for the purpose of enabling the child to participate in the activities, programs or services at a specified detention centre for a period on a specified day (the temporary transfer period). (3)However, the chief executive may take the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2) only if—(a)the child agrees; and(b)the commissioner of the police service has agreed in writing.
(4)In deciding whether to take the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2), the chief executive must have regard to—(a)the matters mentioned in section 210(4); and(b)the practicality of transporting the child between the watch-house where the child is held in custody and the specified detention centre, including, for example, the distance between the watch-house and the detention centre and the availability of suitable transportation.
(5)If the chief executive takes the child into the chief executive’s temporary custody under subsection (2), the chief executive may ask the chief executive of another department prescribed by regulation to assist with the transportation of the child between the watch-house and the specified detention centre.(6)The chief executive must return the child to the custody of the commissioner of the police service before the end of the temporary transfer period unless— (a)both of the following apply—(i)the chief executive notifies the commissioner under section 210(3)(a) of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted (the formal transfer date);(ii)the formal transfer date is during the period the child is in the chief executive’s temporary custody under this section; or
(b)unforeseen circumstances reasonably prevent the return of the child to the custody of the commissioner.Examples of unforeseen circumstances—•a natural disaster prevents travel between the detention centre and the watch-house•the child requires urgent medical treatment and must stay in hospital
(7)If the child is not returned to the custody of the commissioner of the police service under subsection (6)(b), the chief executive must—(a)inform the child and the commissioner as soon as reasonably practicable of the unforeseen circumstances and when the chief executive expects to return the child to the custody of the commissioner; and(b)return the child to the custody of the commissioner as soon as reasonably practicable unless—(i)the chief executive notifies the commissioner under section 210(3)(a) of the date from which delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody will be accepted (also the formal transfer date); and(ii)the formal transfer date is before the child could be returned to the custody of the commissioner because of the unforeseen circumstances.
(8)While the child is in the chief executive’s temporary custody under this section, the child is taken to be detained in the specified detention centre.(9)To remove any doubt, it is declared that the temporary transfer of custody of a child by the commissioner of the police service to the chief executive under this section does not constitute delivery of the child into the chief executive’s custody under section 210(3).s 210A ins 2024 No. 45s 124211Commencement of detention period(1)A period of detention under a detention order takes effect from the day the court makes the detention order.(2)Subsection (1) has effect subject to section 213, section 218 and subsection (3).(3)If a child is required to serve a period of detention or the unserved part of a period of detention as a result of an appeal against, or a review of, a sentence order, the period or unserved part takes effect from the start of the child’s custody on sentence for the offence in question after the appeal or review.s 211 amd 2014 No. 9s 12B; 2016 No. 38s 29212Detention orders ordinarily concurrentIf, at the time a court makes a detention order against a child for an offence, the child—(a)is serving; or(b)has been sentenced to serve;
a period of detention for another offence, the period of detention under the court’s detention order must be served concurrently with the other period of detention, unless other provision is made under section 213 or another Act.213Court may order detention period to be cumulative(1)If, at the time a court makes a detention order against a child for an offence, the child—(a)is serving; or(b)has been sentenced to serve;
a period of detention for another offence, the court may order the period of detention under the court’s detention order to take effect from the end of the other period of detention.(2)Subsection (1) applies even if the other period of detention has to be served concurrently or cumulatively with a period of detention for an offence other than the one for which the court makes the detention order.214Limitation on cumulative orders(1)A court making more than 1 detention order under section 175 against a child on the same day or in the same proceedings is not to direct that a detention order be served cumulatively with another of the detention orders if the total period of the detention orders would exceed—(a)when made by a Childrens Court magistrate—1 year; or(b)when made by another court—7 years.
(1A)Subsection (1B) applies if a court constituted by a Childrens Court magistrate—(a)makes 1 or more detention orders under section 175 and 1 or more detention orders under section 175A against a child on the same day or in the same proceedings; or(b)makes 1 or more detention orders under section 175A against a child on the same day or in the same proceedings.
(1B)The court is not to direct that a detention order be served cumulatively with another of the detention orders if the total period of the detention orders would exceed 3 years.(2)To the extent that the total exceeds the maximum allowed the orders are of no effect.s 214 amd 1996 No. 22s 57; 2024 No. 54s 25A215Period of escape, mistaken release or release pending appeal or review not counted as detentionIf a child serving a period of detention under a detention order—(a)is released from custody under part 5 pending an appeal against, or a review of, the detention order; or(b)is unlawfully at large;
the period for which the child is absent from custody pending the appeal or review, or is unlawfully at large, as the case may be, must not be counted as part of the period of detention.s 215 amd 2002 No. 39s 80; 2014 No. 9s 12C; 2016 No. 38s 30216Application for variation of detention order in interests of justice(1)This section applies to a child who—(a)is unlawfully at large while subject to a detention order for an offence (the original order and offence); and(b)is held in custody in another State for another offence committed in the other State or on a charge of an offence allegedly committed in the other State (the interstate custody).
(2)An application may be made at any time to the court that made the original order to change the original order in the interests of justice.(3)The application may be made by the child or the chief executive, acting in the interests of the child.(4)If the application is not made by the chief executive, notice of the application must be given to the chief executive.(5)On the application the court may—(a)take no action; or(b)order all or part of the period of interstate custody to be a period of detention taken to have been served under the original order.
(6)An order under subsection (5)(b) has effect even if the period of interstate custody is required to be served, concurrently or cumulatively, with a period of custody imposed because of an offence, other than the original offence, committed in Queensland or elsewhere.s 216 prev s 216 amd 1996 No. 22s 76; 1998 No. 39s 53om 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 216 ins 1996 No. 22s 58amd 1998 No. 39s 38; 2002 No. 39s 81217Multiple orders of detention and imprisonment against person as adult and childSections 212 and 213 extend to a case where—(a)at the time a court makes a detention order against a person as a child, the person is serving or has been sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment as an adult; or(b)at the time a court makes an order sentencing a person to a term of imprisonment as an adult, the person is serving or has been sentenced to serve a period of detention as a child;
as if a reference in the sections to a period of detention included a reference to the term of imprisonment mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).s 217 prev s 217 om 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 217 amd 1996 No. 22s 59; 1998 No. 39s 39; 1999 No. 9s 3sch; 2002 No. 39s 82218Period of custody on remand to be treated as detention on sentence(1)If a child is sentenced to a period of detention for an offence, any period of time for which the child was held in custody pending the proceeding for the offence must be counted as part of the period of detention that is served in a detention centre or corrective services facility.Note—In determining, under section 227, when to release the child from detention under a supervised release order under section 228, the chief executive counts the period of time for which the child was held in custody pending the proceeding for the offence.(2)A period of time for which a child is also held in custody on sentence for another offence is not to be counted for the purposes of subsection (1).(3)Any period of custody of less than 1 day is not to be counted under subsection (1).s 218 prev s 218 om 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3pres s 218 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 2002 No. 39s 83; 2009 No. 34s 31Subdivision 2Conditional release orderpt 7 div 10 sdiv 2 hdg amd 2002 No. 39s 84219Purpose of conditional release orderThe purpose of this subdivision is to provide for an option instead of the detention of a child by allowing a court to immediately release the child into a structured program with strict conditions.s 219 amd 2002 No. 39s 85; 2012 No. 41s 26220Conditional release order(1)A court that makes a detention order against a child may immediately suspend the order and make an order (conditional release order) that the child be immediately released from detention.(2)The child must be released from detention in accordance with the conditional release order.s 220 prev s 220 amd 1996 No. 22s 77; 1998 No. 39s 54om 2002 No. 39s 107pres s 220 amd 2002 No. 39s 86221Conditional release order—requirements(1)A conditional release order must require—(a)that the child participate as directed by the chief executive in a program (the conditional release program) for the period, of not more than 6 months, stated in the order (the program period); and(b)that, during the period of the order—(i)the child abstain from violation of the law; and(ii)the child comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(iii)the child report and receive visits as directed by the chief executive; and(iv)the child or a parent of the child notify the chief executive within 2 business days of any change of address, employment or school; and(v)the child not leave, or stay out of, Queensland without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(2)A conditional release order made in relation to a child may contain requirements that the child comply, during the whole or a part of the period of the order, with conditions that the court considers necessary for preventing a repetition by the child of the offence for which the detention order was made or the commission by the child of other offences.Example of a condition—a condition imposing a curfew on the child(3)An order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to attend a particular educational establishment that is located outside the State.(4)A requirement imposed by a court under subsection (2)—(a)must relate to the offence for which the detention order was made; and(b)must be supported by the court’s written reasons; and(c)must not require the child to wear a monitoring device.
s 221 prev s 221 amd 1996 No. 22s 78; 1998 No. 39s 55om 2002 No. 39s 107pres s 221 sub 2002 No. 39s 87amd 2009 No. 34s 32; 2019 No. 23s 23; 2021 No. 9s 29A; 2023 No. 3s 22222Child must be willing to complyA court may make a conditional release order in relation to a child only if the child expresses willingness to comply with the order.s 222 amd 2002 No. 39s 88223Pre-sentence report must include particular commentsThe pre-sentence report considered by a court before making the relevant detention order must include comments—(a)outlining the potential suitability of the child for release from detention under a conditional release order; and(b)advising whether an appropriate conditional release program is available on the child’s release under the order.
s 223 sub 2002 No. 39s 89224Effect of program period endingSubject to division 12, at the end of the program period the child is no longer liable to serve a period of detention under the detention order.s 224 amd 2002 No. 39s 90225Program period(1)The program period of a child’s conditional release program starts when the conditional release order is made and ends at the later of the following times—(a)the end of the last day of the period of the conditional release order;(b)if the conditional release program was suspended for part or all of any days (the suspended days)—the end of the day that is the last day of the period of the order and, additionally, the number of suspended days.
(2)If, at the time a court makes a conditional release order for a child—(a)another conditional release order has already been made for the child; and(b)the conditional release program under the other order has not ended;
the period when the child is subject to both conditional release programs is counted concurrently.s 225 prev s 225 om 1996 No. 75s 535sch 2 (also see 1997 No. 9s 4sch 2)pres s 225 ins 2002 No. 39s 91226Suspension of program(1)If, during the program period, a child for good reason is unable to participate in the program mentioned in section 221(1)(a), the chief executive may, by written notice given to the child, suspend the program for a stated period.(2)The period for which the program is suspended is not to be counted as part of the program period.s 226 prev s 226 amd 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1; 1998 No. 39s 62; 2000 No. 22s 35om 2002 No. 39s 112pres s 226 amd 2002 No. 39s 92Subdivision 2Apt 7 div 10 sdiv 2A hdg ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226As 226A ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226Bs 226B ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226Cs 226C ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226Ds 226D ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31Subdivision 2Bpt 7 div 10 sdiv 2B hdg ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226Es 226E ins 2012 No. 41s 27amd 2014 No. 9s 12Dom 2016 No. 38s 31226Fs 226F ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31226Gs 226G ins 2012 No. 41s 27amd 2014 No. 9s 12Eom 2016 No. 38s 31226Hs 226H ins 2012 No. 41s 27om 2016 No. 38s 31Subdivision 3Release after fixed period of detention226A When a child has promoted terrorism(1)For this subdivision, a child has promoted terrorism if the child—(a)carried out an activity to support the carrying out of a terrorist act; or(b)made a statement in support of the carrying out of a terrorist act; or(c)carried out an activity, or made a statement, to advocate the carrying out of a terrorist act or support for the carrying out of a terrorist act.
(2)To remove any doubt, it is declared that a reference in subsection (1) to a terrorist act—(a)includes a terrorist act that has not happened; and(b)is not limited to a specific terrorist act.
s 226A ins 2019 No. 10s 29227Release of child after service of period of detention(1)Unless a court makes an order under subsection (2) or (4), a child sentenced to serve a period of detention must be released from detention after serving 70% of the period of detention.(2)A court may order a child to be released from detention after serving 50% or more, and less than 70%, of a period of detention if it considers that there are special circumstances, for example to ensure parity of sentence with that imposed on a person involved in the same or related offence.(3)However, a court may not make an order under subsection (2) if—(a)the child has, at any time, been found guilty of a terrorism offence; or(b)the child is the subject of a Commonwealth control order; or(c)the court is satisfied the child has promoted terrorism.
(4)If a court orders a child to serve a period of detention under section 175A—(a)subsections (1) to (3) do not apply; and(b)the court must order the child to be released from detention after serving the proportion of the period of detention that the court considers appropriate, subject to any requirement under the Criminal Code mentioned in section 175A(5) that relates to the offence.
(5)If the child is entitled under section 218 to have a period of custody pending the proceeding (the custody period) treated as detention on sentence, the period before the child is released under this section must be reduced by the custody period.Example—C is sentenced to 10 weeks detention. C spent 2 weeks on remand before sentence. The chief executive must make a supervised release order releasing the child 5 weeks after sentence, which is 70% of 10 weeks with a further reduction of 2 weeks.s 227 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 2009 No. 34s 33; 2019 No. 10s 30; 2024 No. 54s 26228Chief executive’s supervised release order(1)At the end of the period after which a child is required to be released under section 227, the chief executive must make an order (a supervised release order) releasing the child from detention.(2)However, the chief executive is not required to make a supervised release order if the custody period mentioned in section 227(5) is equal to or more than the period of detention the child was sentenced to serve.Examples—1C is sentenced to 10 weeks detention. C spent 10 weeks on remand before sentence. The chief executive is not required to make a supervised release order.2C is sentenced to 10 weeks detention. C spent 8 weeks on remand before sentence. The chief executive must make a supervised release order for the remaining 2 weeks.
(3)The chief executive may—(a)impose conditions that the chief executive considers appropriate on the supervised release order; and(b)amend a condition of the supervised release order at any time by written notice served on the child.
(4)The supervised release order must require that, during the period of the order—(a)the child abstain from violation of the law; and(b)the child satisfactorily attend programs as directed by the chief executive; and(c)the child comply with every reasonable direction of the chief executive; and(d)the child report and receive visits as directed by the chief executive; and(e)the child or a parent of the child notify the chief executive within 2 business days of any change of address, employment or school; and(f)the child not leave, or stay out of, Queensland without the prior approval of the chief executive.
(5)A supervised release order may contain a requirement that the child must comply with outside the State.Example—An order may require the child to attend a particular educational establishment that is located outside the State.(6)A supervised release order must not require, or be subject to a condition, that the child must wear a monitoring device.s 228 sub 2002 No. 39s 94amd 2009 No. 34s 34; 2019 No. 10s 31; 2019 No. 23s 24; 2021 No. 9s 29A; 2024 No. 54s 27228A Supervised release orders for children with links to terrorism(1)This section applies in relation to a supervised release order for a child if—(a)the child has, at any time, been found guilty of a terrorism offence; or(b)the child is the subject of a Commonwealth control order; or(c)the chief executive is satisfied the child has promoted terrorism.
(2)The chief executive must impose any conditions on the supervised release order the chief executive considers are reasonably necessary and appropriate to reduce the risk of the child— (a)carrying out a terrorist act; or(b)promoting terrorism.
Examples of conditions that may be imposed—•a condition that prohibits the child from being at a stated place•a condition that prohibits the child from communicating with a stated person•a condition that imposes a curfew on the child
(3)This section does not limit or otherwise affect the power of the chief executive to impose a condition on the supervised release order under section 228(3)(a).(4)Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of the supervised release order.(5)Subsection (2) is subject to section 228(6).s 228A ins 2019 No. 10s 32amd 2019 No. 23s 25229Child may be released from detention while absent from place of detentionTo remove any doubt, it is declared that a child who is serving a period of detention at a place may be released from detention under this subdivision whether or not the child is at the place at the time of release.Example—A child is serving a period of detention at a detention centre. The chief executive grants the child leave of absence under section 269. While the child is on the leave of absence, the chief executive may make a supervised release order releasing the child from detention.s 229 ins 2002 No. 39s 94230Release period counts as part of detention periodA period of time for which a child is released from detention under a supervised release order must be counted as part of the period that the child spent in detention for the purpose of calculating the end of the child’s period of detention.s 230 amd 2002 No. 39s 95231s 231 amd 1998 No. 39s 40sub 2002 No. 39s 96om 2009 No. 34s 35Subdivision 4Release for life sentencespt 7 div 10 sdiv 4 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 60sub 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2232Application of sdiv 4This subdivision applies to a child who is sentenced to detention for life.s 232 ins 1996 No. 22s 60233Application of parole provisions(1)The Corrective Services Act 2006, chapter 5, part 1 applies to the child.(2)For subsection (1), a reference in the part to a prisoner serving a term of imprisonment for life is taken to include the child.s 233 ins 1996 No. 22s 60amd 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2; 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3Subdivision 5Publication orderspt 7 div 10 sdiv 5 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 97234Court may allow publication of identifying information about a child(1)This section applies if a court makes an order against a child under section 176(3)(b).(2)This section also applies if—(a)a court sentences a child for an offence under section 175A; and(b)the offence involves the commission of violence against a person; and(c)the court considers the offence to be a particularly heinous offence having regard to all the circumstances.
(3)The court may order that identifying information about the child may be published if the court considers it would be in the interests of justice to allow the publication, having regard to—(a)the need to protect the community; and(b)the safety or wellbeing of a person other than the child; and(c)the impact of publication on the child’s rehabilitation; and(d)any other relevant matter.
(4)The order does not authorise publication of identifying information before the end of any appeal period or, if the child gives notice of appeal or of application for leave to appeal, before any appeal proceeding has ended.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared this section does not apply to a Childrens Court constituted by a Childrens Court magistrate.(6)In this section—appeal period means the 1 calendar month from the date of conviction or sentence mentioned in the Criminal Code, section 671.s 234 prev s 234 sub 1996 No. 22s 86exp 31 December 1996 (see s 234(3)(b))AIA s 20A applies (see s 234(3)(c))pres s 234 ins 2002 No. 39s 97amd 2009 No. 34s 36; 2014 No. 9s 13; 2016 No. 38s 32; 2024 No. 54s 28Division 11Restitution and compensation235Restitution, compensation(1)In this section—offence affected property includes—(a)property in relation to which the offence was committed; or(b)property affected in the course of, or in connection with, the commission of the offence, for example, property of a victim of an offence committed against the victim’s person.
(2)If a child is found guilty before a court of an offence relating to property or against the person of another, the court may in addition to making a sentence order against the child, make 1 or more of the following orders—(a)an order that the child make restitution of offence affected property;(b)an order that the child pay compensation (not more than an amount equal to 20 penalty units) for loss caused to offence affected property;(c)an order that the child pay compensation for injury suffered by another person (whether the victim against whose person the offence was committed or another) because of the commission of the offence.
(3)An order under this section requiring a child to pay an amount by way of compensation or making restitution must direct—(a)that the amount must be paid by a time specified in the order or by instalments specified in the order; and(b)that the amount must be paid in the first instance to the proper officer of the court.
(4)An order under this section may include a direction the court considers necessary or convenient for the order, for example the way in which restitution of property is to be carried out.(5)A court may make an order requiring a child to pay an amount under this section only if the court is satisfied that the child has the capacity to pay the amount.s 235 prev s 235 ins 1996 No. 22s 86exp 31 December 1996 (see s 235(4)(b))AIA s 20A applies (see s 235(4)(c))pres s 235 amd 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3Division 12Contravention of community based orders and related matterspt 7 div 12 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 98236Reference to child(1)A reference in this division to a child against whom a community based order has been made includes a person who has become an adult since the order was made.(2)Subsection (1) does not limit section 142.s 236 ins 2002 No. 39s 98237Chief executive must warn child about contravention(1)This section applies if—(a)a community based order is made against a child; and(b)the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order.
(2)The chief executive must warn the child of the consequences of further contravention, including the making of an application under section 238.(3)However, subsection (2) does not apply if the chief executive does not know the child’s whereabouts and can not reasonably find out.s 237 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2014 No. 9s 14; 2016 No. 38s 33238Chief executive’s application on contravention(1)This section applies if—(a)a community based order is made against a child; and(b)the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order; and(c)either—(i)the contravention is believed to have happened after the child has been given a warning, under section 237, relating to a previous believed contravention of the order; or(ii)the chief executive is not required to warn the child under section 237; and
(d)the child has not been charged with an offence for the act or omission comprising the contravention.
(2)The chief executive, by way of complaint and summons served on the child, may apply to a Childrens Court magistrate for a finding that the child has contravened the order.(3)The application may only be made during the period of the order.(4)A copy of the complaint must be served on a parent of the child, unless a parent can not be found after reasonable inquiry.(5)A Childrens Court magistrate may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest if the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the summons.(6)A justice may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest if the chief executive—(a)makes a complaint before the justice that the child has contravened a community based order; and(b)gives information before the justice, on oath, substantiating—(i)the matter of the complaint; and(ii)that the chief executive—(A)does not know the child’s whereabouts and can not reasonably find out; or(B)reasonably believes the child would not comply with a summons.
(7)A warrant issued under subsection (5) or (6) must state which part of the community based order has been contravened.(8)For part 5, a child arrested under the warrant must be treated as if arrested on a charge of an offence.(9)In this section—parent, of a child, includes someone who is apparently a parent of the child.s 238 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2014 No. 9s 15; 2016 No. 38s 34239Cancellation of warrant(1)This section applies if—(a)a warrant for a child’s arrest is issued under section 238; and(b)the child appears before a Childrens Court magistrate other than through the execution of the warrant.
(2)The magistrate may cancel the warrant and deal with the child under this division for the alleged contravention of the community based order.s 239 ins 2002 No. 39s 98240General options available on breach of order(1)This section applies if—(a)a complaint is made under section 238 that a child has breached a community based order; and(b)the child appears before a Childrens Court magistrate; and(c)the magistrate is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt the contravention has happened.
(2)If the order was made by a Childrens Court magistrate, the magistrate may take the following action—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action allowed under section 245;(b)for a conditional release order—any action allowed under section 246 or 246A.
(3)If the order was made by a higher court, the magistrate may take the following action—(a)if the magistrate considers that, having regard to the circumstances of the contravention, the order should be discharged and the child dealt with for the offence in respect of which the order was made—order the child to appear before the higher court;(b)otherwise—(i)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action under section 245 other than section 245(1)(d)(ii); or(ii)for a conditional release order—deal with the child under section 246(3) or 246A(3).
(4)If the magistrate orders the child to appear before the higher court, the magistrate may commit the child to custody or release the child under part 5 to be brought or to appear before the higher court.(5)In this section—higher court means the Supreme Court or a Childrens Court judge.s 240 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 28; 2014 No. 9 s 15A; 2016 No. 38s 35; 2023 No. 3s 23241General options available to superior court to which child committed for breach(1)This section applies if—(a)the chief executive applies to a Childrens Court magistrate under section 238 for a finding that a child has breached a community based order; and(b)under section 240(3)(a), the magistrate orders the child to appear before the Supreme Court or a Childrens Court judge (the higher court); and(c)the higher court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the matter alleged against the child in the chief executive’s application.
(2)The higher court may take the following action—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 245;(b)for a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 246 or 246A.
(3)The proceeding before the higher court must be heard and decided by a judge sitting without a jury.s 241 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 29; 2014 No. 9s 15B; 2016 No. 38s 36; 2023 No. 3s 24242General options available to court before which child found guilty of an indictable offence(1)This section applies if—(a)a child commits an indictable offence while the child is subject to a community based order; and(b)a court finds the child guilty of the offence.
(2)If the order was made by the court, it may take the following action—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 245;(b)for a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 246 or 246A.
(3)If the order was not made by the court, it may take the following action—(a)if it considers that, having regard to the circumstances of the offence, the order should be discharged and the child resentenced for the offence in respect of which the order was made—order the child to appear before the court that made the order or, if it may act under section 243, act under that section;(b)otherwise—(i)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action under section 245 other than section 245(1)(d)(ii); or(ii)for a conditional release order—deal with the child under section 246(3) or 246A(3).
(4)If the court orders the child to appear before another court under subsection (3)(a), it may commit the child to custody or release the child under part 5 to be brought or to appear before the other court.s 242 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 30; 2014 No. 9s 15C; 2016 No. 38s 37; 2023 No. 3s 25243Court may resentence child originally sentenced by lower court(1)This section applies to a court acting under section 242(3)(a) in relation to a community based order that it did not make.(2)If the court is the Supreme Court or a Childrens Court judge and the court that made the order is a Childrens Court magistrate, it may make a sentence order under the following provisions that a Childrens Court magistrate could make in the same circumstances—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—section 245(1)(d)(ii);(b)for a conditional release order—section 246(2) or 246A(2).
(3)A sentence order made under subsection (2)—(a)for the purposes of an appeal, is taken to be a sentence order made on indictment; but(b)for all other purposes, is taken to be a sentence order made by a Childrens Court magistrate.
(4)If the court is the Supreme Court and the court that made the order is a Childrens Court judge, it may make a sentence order under the following provisions that a Childrens Court judge could make in the same circumstances—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—section 245(1)(d)(ii);(b)for a conditional release order—section 246(2) or 246A(2).
(5)A sentence order made under subsection (4) is taken to be a sentence order made by the Childrens Court judge.s 243 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 31; 2014 No. 9 s 15D; 2016 No. 38s 38; 2023 No. 3s 25A244General options available to court to which child committed for breach by indictable offence(1)This section applies if a court orders a child to appear before another court under section 242(3)(a).(2)The other court may take the following action—(a)for an order other than a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 245;(b)for a conditional release order—any action allowed by section 246 or 246A.
(3)If the other court is the Supreme Court or Childrens Court judge, the proceeding must be heard and decided by a judge sitting without a jury.s 244 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 32; 2014 No. 9s 15E; 2016 No. 38s 39; 2023 No. 3s 26245Court’s power on breach of a community based order other than a conditional release order(1)A court that acts under this section may—(a)for a probation order—extend the period of the order, but not so that the period by which the order is extended is longer than the period for which the order could be made under sections 175(1)(d), 175A(2)(a), 176(1)(a) and 180(3); or(aa)for a graffiti removal order—(i)increase the number of graffiti removal service hours but not so that the total number of hours is more than the number allowed under section 176A(3) or sections 194F to 194I; or(ii)extend the period within which the graffiti removal service must be performed, but not so that the extended period ends more than 1 year after the court acts under this section; or
(ab)for a restorative justice order—extend the period within which the child’s obligations under the order must be performed, but not so that the extended period ends more than 1 year after the court acts under this section; or(b)for a community service order—(i)increase the number of community service hours, but not so that the total number of hours is more than the number allowed under section 175(1)(e); or(ii)extend the period within which the community service must be performed, but not so that the extended period ends more than 1 year after the court acts under this section; or
(c)for an intensive supervision order—extend the period of the order, but not so that the last day of the order is more than 6 months after the court acts under this section; or(d)for any community based order—(i)vary another requirement of the order other than the requirement that the child abstain from violation of the law; or(ii)discharge the order and resentence the child for the offence for which the order was made as if the child had just been found guilty before the court of that offence; or(iii)on the undertaking of the child to comply in all respects with the order, take no further action.
(2)The court may vary the community based order only if the child expresses a willingness to comply with the order as varied.(3)An order under subsection (1)(a), (aa), (ab), (b) or (c) may be made in conjunction with an order under subsection (1)(d)(i).(4)If the court decides to extend the period of the community based order, the court must have regard to the period for which the child has complied with the order.(5)An order may be made under this section even though, at the time it is made, the community based order in relation to which the order is made is no longer in force because the period of the community based order has ended.(6)For part 6, division 9, subdivision 4, an order or decision mentioned in this section and made by a Childrens Court magistrate is a sentence order.(7)In this section—s 245 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 33; 2013 No. 31s 90; 2014 No. 9s 16; 2016 No. 38s 40; 2016 No. 39s 27; 2024 No. 54s 29246Court’s power on breach of conditional release order—order made for offence other than prescribed indictable offence(1)This section applies if the conditional release order was made in relation to an offence other than a prescribed indictable offence.(2)A court that acts under this section may revoke the conditional release order and order the child to serve the sentence of detention for which the conditional release order was made.(3)However, instead of revoking the conditional release order, the court may permit the child a further opportunity to satisfy the requirements of the order and, for that purpose, may—(a)vary the requirements in a way it considers just; or(b)extend the program period for the order, but not so that the last day of the period is more than 6 months after the court acts under this section.
(4)The onus is on the child to satisfy the court it should permit the child this further opportunity.(5)If the court decides to extend the program period for the conditional release order, the court must have regard to the period for which the child has complied with the order.(6)An order may be made under this section even though, at the time it is made, the conditional release order in relation to which the order is made is no longer in force because the period of the conditional release order has ended.(7)For part 6, division 9, subdivision 4, an order mentioned in this section and made by a Childrens Court magistrate is a sentence order.s 246 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 34; 2014 No. 9s 17; 2016 No. 38s 41; 2023 No. 3s 27246ACourt’s power on breach of conditional release order—order made for prescribed indictable offence(1)This section applies if the conditional release order was made in relation to a prescribed indictable offence.(2)The court must revoke the conditional release order and order the child to serve the sentence of detention for which the conditional release order was made, unless the court considers there are special circumstances.(3)If the court considers there are special circumstances—(a)the court may act under section 246(3); and(b)section 246(5) applies to the court; and(c)section 246(6) and (7) apply in relation to the order.
(3A)For part 6, division 9, subdivision 4, an order mentioned in subsection (2) and made by a Childrens Court magistrate is a sentence order.(4)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that this section has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and (b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
Note—Under the Human Rights Act 2019, section 45(2), this subsection expires 5 years after the commencement.s 246A ins 2023 No. 3s 28(4) exp 22 March 2028 (see s 246A(4))246AAs 246AA ins 2014 No. 9s 18Aom 2016 No. 38s 42246As 246A ins 2012 No. 41s 35amd 2014 No. 9s 18om 2016 No. 38s 42247Variation, discharge and resentence in the interests of justice(1)If a community based order is in force for a child, the child or the chief executive may apply to the court that made the order to—(a)vary the requirements of the order, other than the requirement that the child abstain from violation of the law; or(b)for an order other than a conditional release order—(i)discharge the order; or(ii)discharge the order and resentence the child for the offence in respect of which the order was made as if the child had just been found guilty before the court of the offence; or
(ba)for a restorative justice order—extend the period within which the child’s obligations under the order must be performed, but not so that the extended period ends more than 1 year after the court acts under this section; or(c)for a conditional release order—revoke the order and order the child to serve the sentence of detention for which the conditional release order was made.
(2)The applicant must give written notice of the making of the application—(a)if the application is made by the child—to the chief executive; or(b)if the application is made by the chief executive—to the child.
(3)The court may grant the application if the court considers it would be in the interests of justice, having regard to circumstances that have arisen or become known since the order was made.(4)The application can not be made on the grounds that the child has contravened the order.(5)On an application mentioned in subsection (1)(b)(ii), the child can not be resentenced to a greater penalty than would be the case if the balance of the order were served.Example of a greater penalty—a penalty that would impose a greater degree of restriction on the child’s libertys 247 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 36; 2016 No. 38s 43; 2016 No. 39s 28248Detention reduced to the extent just(1)This section applies to a court if, under this division, it revokes a conditional release order and orders a child to serve the period of detention for which the conditional release order was made.(2)The court must reduce the period of detention by the period the court considers just, having regard to everything done by the child to conform with the conditional release order.s 248 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 37; 2016 No. 38s 44249Matters relevant to making further order(1)This section applies to a court if, under this division, it discharges a community based order, other than a conditional release order, and resentences the child for the offence in respect of which the order was made.(2)The court must have regard to—(a)the reasons for making the order; and(b)anything done by the child in compliance with the order.
(2A)If the community based order is a community service order made under section 175A(9), the court need not, when resentencing the child for the offence for which the order was made, make another community service order.(3)If the community based order is a graffiti removal order, the court need not, when resentencing the child for the graffiti offence for which the order was made, make another graffiti removal order.s 249 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 38; 2013 No. 31 s 91; 2016 No. 38s 45; 2024 No. 54s 29A250Affidavits may be used in certain proceedings(1)In a proceeding before a court under this division, evidence by affidavit of a person having direct knowledge of the facts deposed to is admissible to prove facts material to any question.(2)The proceeding may be decided on evidence by affidavit alone, unless the court orders, in the interests of justice, that a person who has made an affidavit be called to give evidence in the proceeding.(3)The court may make an order under subsection (2) of its own initiative or on the application of a party to the proceeding.(4)This section does not limit another way in which the proceeding may be conducted.s 250 ins 2002 No. 39s 98251Notice of discharge etc. of community based orderIf a court in the exercise of jurisdiction under this division affects the terms or operation of a community based order made against a child, it must cause written notice of the exercise of the jurisdiction to be given to—(a)the child; and(b)the chief executive; and(c)if that court is not the court that made the community based order to which the application for exercise of the jurisdiction applied—the court that made the order.
s 251 ins 2002 No. 39s 98252Variations by consent(1)This section applies to a community based order, other than a conditional release order, that is in force for a child.(2)The child or the chief executive may apply to the proper officer of the court that made the order to make stated amendments to the requirements of the order.(3)The application must be accompanied by an affidavit deposing to the fact that the chief executive and the child consent to the proposed amendment of the order.(4)If the application is made under this section, the proper officer must grant the application by amending the order and noting the amendments on the court’s record of the order.(5)The following amendments may not be made under this section—(a)an amendment of the requirement that the child abstain from violation of the law;(b)for a community based order, other than a community service order or restorative justice order—an amendment of the period of the order;(c)for a community service order—an amendment that—(i)increases the number of community service hours; or(ii)lessens the period within which the community service is required to be performed;
(ca)for a graffiti removal order—an amendment that—(i)increases the number of graffiti removal service hours; or(ii)lessens the period within which the graffiti removal service is required to be performed;
(d)an amendment prohibited by the community based order.
s 252 ins 2002 No. 39s 98amd 2012 No. 41s 39; 2013 No. 31s 92; 2016 No. 38s 46; 2016 No. 39s 29Division 12AContravention of supervised release orders and related matterspt 7 div 12A hdg ins 2009 No. 34s 37252ADefinitions for div 12AIn this division—child, for a child on release from detention under a supervised release order, includes, without limiting section 142, a person who was an adult when the order was made or has become an adult since the order was made.original sentencing court, for a supervised release order, means the court that made the sentence order relating to the supervised release order.s 252A ins 2009 No. 34s 37252BChief executive must warn child of contravention(1)This section applies if—(a)a child is on release from detention under a supervised release order; and(b)the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order.
(2)The chief executive must warn the child of the consequences of further contravention, including the making of an application under section 252C.(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the chief executive does not know the child’s whereabouts and can not reasonably find out.s 252B ins 2009 No. 34s 37252CChief executive’s application on contravention(1)This section applies if—(a)a child is on release from detention under a supervised release order; and(b)the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order; and(c)either—(i)the contravention is believed to have happened after the child has been given a warning, under section 252B, relating to a previous believed contravention of the order; or(ii)the chief executive is not required to warn the child under section 252B(3); and
(d)the child has not been charged with an offence for the act or omission comprising the contravention.
(2)The chief executive, by way of complaint and summons served on the child, may apply to a Childrens Court magistrate for a finding that the child has contravened the order.(3)A copy of the complaint must be served on a parent of the child, unless a parent can not be found after reasonable inquiry.(4)In this section—parent, of a child, includes someone who is apparently a parent of the child.s 252C ins 2009 No. 34s 37252DGeneral options available to a Childrens Court magistrate on chief executive’s application(1)This section applies if—(a)a complaint is made under section 252C(2) that a child has contravened a supervised release order; and(b)the child appears before a Childrens Court magistrate; and(c)the magistrate is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the contravention has happened.
(2)If the magistrate considers the child should be given a further opportunity to satisfy the conditions of the order, the magistrate may order that no further action be taken.(3)If subsection (2) does not apply, the magistrate may act under subsection (4) or (5).(4)If the unexpired part of the child’s sentence is the prescribed period or less, the magistrate may—(a)order the child to be returned to the detention centre and set a day on which the chief executive must make another supervised release order releasing the child from detention; or(b)order the child to be returned to the detention centre for the unexpired part of the child’s sentence.
(5)If the unexpired part of the child’s sentence is more than the prescribed period, the magistrate may order the child to appear before the original sentencing court.(6)In this section—prescribed period means—(a)for a sentence imposed under section 175A—3 years; or(b)otherwise—1 year.
s 252D ins 2009 No. 34s 37amd 2024 No. 54s 29B252EGeneral options available to a court if child found guilty of indictable offence(1)This section applies if—(a)a child on release from detention under a supervised release order commits an indictable offence; and(b)a court finds the child guilty of the offence.
Note—The commission of an indictable offence is a contravention of the supervised release order—see section 228(4)(a).(2)If the court (including in its concurrent jurisdiction) was the original sentencing court, or is a higher court, the court may—(a)if the court considers the child should be given a further opportunity to satisfy the conditions of the order—order that no further action be taken; or(b)order the child to be returned to the detention centre and set a day on which the chief executive must make another supervised release order releasing the child from detention; or(c)order the child to be returned to the detention centre for the unexpired part of the child’s sentence.
(3)If subsection (2) does not apply and the court is a Childrens Court magistrate or a Magistrates Court, the court may—(a)if the court considers the child should be given a further opportunity to satisfy the conditions of the order—order that no further action be taken; or(b)if the unexpired part of the child’s sentence is the prescribed period or less—(i)order the child to be returned to the detention centre and set a day on which the chief executive must make another supervised release order releasing the child from detention; or(ii)order the child to be returned to the detention centre for the unexpired part of the child’s sentence; or
(c)if the unexpired part of the child’s sentence is more than the prescribed period—order the child to appear before the original sentencing court.
(4)If subsections (2) and (3) do not apply, the court may order the child to appear before the original sentencing court.(5)If the court is a Magistrates Court or the District Court, the order under subsection (2), (3) or (4) must be made in its concurrent jurisdiction.(6)In this section—higher court means—(a)for a Magistrates Court or a Childrens Court magistrate—the District Court or a Childrens Court judge; or(b)for the District Court or a Childrens Court judge—the Supreme Court.
prescribed period means—(a)for a sentence imposed under section 175A—3 years; or(b)otherwise—1 year.
s 252E ins 2009 No. 34s 37amd 2024 No. 54s 29C252FGeneral options available to a court before which a child is ordered to appear(1)This section applies if—(a)the chief executive applies to a Childrens Court magistrate under section 252C for a finding that a child has contravened a supervised release order; and(b)under section 252D, the magistrate orders the child to appear before another court; and(c)the child appears before the other court; and(d)the other court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the matter alleged against the child in the chief executive’s application.
(2)This section also applies if —(a)a child has been ordered by a court to appear before another court under section 252E; and(b)the child appears before the other court.
(3)The other court may—(a)if the court considers the child should be given a further opportunity to satisfy the conditions of the order—order that no further action be taken; or(b)order the child to be returned to the detention centre and set a day on which the chief executive must make another supervised release order releasing the child from detention; or(c)order the child to be returned to the detention centre for the unexpired part of the child’s sentence.
(4)For subsection (1)(d), the proceeding before the other court must be heard and decided by a judge sitting without a jury.s 252F ins 2009 No. 34s 37252GMatters relevant to making further order(1)In making an order under section 252D, 252E or 252F, a court must have regard to anything done by the child in compliance with the supervised release order.(2)For an Act providing rights to anyone of appeal or review—(a)a finding under section 252D(1)(c) in relation to an order under section 252D(4)(a) or (b) is taken to be a finding of guilt on complaint and summons for an offence; and(b)an order under section 252D(2) or (4)(a) or (b) is taken to be a sentence order made on complaint and summons; and(c)a finding under section 252F(1)(d) is taken to be a finding of guilt on a charge on indictment; and(d)an order under section 252E(2) or (3)(a) or (b) or 252F(3) is taken to be a sentence order made on—(i)complaint and summons, if the order is made by the Childrens Court magistrate or Magistrates Court; or(ii)indictment, if the order is made by another court.
s 252G ins 2009 No. 34s 37amd 2014 No. 9s 18B; 2016 No. 38s 47; 2024 No. 54s 53252HCommittal to custody pending appearance before another court(1)If a court orders a child to appear before another court under section 252D or 252E, it may commit the child to custody or release the child under part 5 to be brought or to appear before the other court.(2)A period spent by a child in custody under subsection (1) is to be counted as part of the time spent by the child in detention for the purpose of calculating the end of the period of detention from which the child was released.s 252H ins 2009 No. 34s 37252IIssue of warrant for child in particular circumstances(1)A justice may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest if the chief executive—(a)makes a complaint before the justice that the child has contravened a supervised release order; and(b)gives information before the justice, on oath, substantiating—(i)the matter of the complaint; and(ii)that the chief executive does not know the child’s whereabouts and can not reasonably find out, or reasonably believes that the child would not comply with a summons.
(2)Also, a Childrens Court magistrate may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest if the child fails to appear before the court in answer to a summons under section 252C(2).(3)A warrant issued under subsection (1) or (2) must state which part of the supervised release order has been contravened.(4)For part 5, a child arrested under a warrant issued under subsection (1) or (2) must be treated as if arrested on a charge of an offence.(5)If a warrant is issued against a child under subsection (1) or (2) and the child appears before a Childrens Court magistrate other than through the execution of the warrant, the magistrate may cancel the warrant.(6)A period spent by a child in custody on the execution of a warrant issued under subsection (1) or (2) is to be counted as part of the time spent by the child in detention for the purpose of calculating the end of the period of detention from which the child was released.(7)The period spent by the child out of custody after the issue of a warrant under subsection (1) or (2) is not to be counted as part of the time spent by the child in detention for the purpose of calculating the end of the period of detention from which the child was released.s 252I ins 2009 No. 34s 37amd 2010 No. 5s 243252JEffect of expiry of supervised release order before application dealt with(1)This section applies if a supervised release order expires before a child is finally dealt with on an application under this division.(2)The application expires.(3)If the child is in custody under a warrant issued under section 252I or a court order under section 252H(1), the child must be released from custody under the warrant or order.s 252J ins 2009 No. 34s 37Division 13Application of Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)pt 7 div 13 hdg amd 1999 No. 42s 54(3)schpt 3; 2013 No. 26s 105sch 1253Application of Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) generally(1)Subject to this Act, the provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) apply in relation to a child as they apply in relation to an adult.(2)For this purpose, for the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995—(a)a reference in that Act to a Magistrates Court or justice is taken to include a reference to a Childrens Court magistrate; and(b)a reference in that Act to a clerk of a Magistrates Court is taken to be a reference to a clerk of a Childrens Court.
s 253 amd 1999 No. 42s 54(3)schpt 3; 2013 No. 26s 105sch 1254Disqualification(1)In this section—disqualified means disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence.(2)If—(a)a child is found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code, Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 or another Act; and(b)were the child convicted of the offence as an adult the child would be liable to be disqualified on the conviction whether under the Criminal Code, Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 or another Act;
the child is also liable to be disqualified to the same extent.(3)If—(a)a child aged less than 17 years is found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code, Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 or another Act; and(b)a conviction is recorded; and(c)were the child convicted of the offence as an adult, the child would be disqualified by the conviction by operation of law;
the child is also disqualified to the same extent.(4)If—(a)a child aged at least 17 years is found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code, Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 or another Act; and(b)were the child convicted of the offence as an adult, the child would be disqualified by the conviction by operation of law;
the child is also disqualified to the same extent.(5)Subject to subsection (7), the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, section 82 applies in relation to a child found guilty of an offence under section 79 of that Act and, for this purpose, a mention in the section of a conviction includes a finding of guilt.(6)Subject to subsection (7), the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, sections 89 and 90 apply in relation to a child acquitted of a charge of an offence.(7)Subsections (5) and (6) apply only if the child is of an age when persons generally are eligible to obtain a driver licence.s 254 amd 1999 No. 42s 54(3)schpt 3; 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3; 2018 No. 3s 47Division 14Order for identifying particulars to be takenpt 7 div 14 hdg ins 1996 No. 22s 61255Court may order sentenced child’s identifying particulars to be taken(1)This section applies if a child is found guilty before a court of an indictable offence or an offence against any of the following Acts that is an arrest offence—(a)the Criminal Code;(b)the Drugs Misuse Act 1986;(c)the Police Service Administration Act 1990;(d)the Regulatory Offences Act 1985;(e)the Summary Offences Act 2005;(f)the Weapons Act 1990.
(2)The court, in addition to making a sentence order against the child, may make an order that the child’s identifying particulars be taken.(3)If the child will not be in custody when the particulars are taken, the order must require the child to report to a police officer at a stated police station between stated hours within 7 days to enable a police officer to take the identifying particulars.(4)A child must not contravene the order.Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.(5)If the child will be in custody when the particulars are to be taken, the order must require them to be taken at the place the child is held in custody.(6)In this section—identifying particulars means fingerprints and palm prints.s 255 ins 1996 No. 22s 61amd 2000 No. 5s 461sch 3; 2002 No. 39s 99; 2005 No. 4s 30sch 1Division 15Application of legislation relating to victimspt 7 div 15 hdg sub 1995 No. 54s 45sch 2; 2009 No. 35s 209amd 2024 No. 54s 30256Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009 etc.To remove any doubt, it is declared that the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009, and the repealed Criminal Offence Victims Act 1995 as it continues to apply under that Act, apply to an offence committed by a child.s 256 sub 1995 No. 54s 45sch 2amd 2002 No. 39s 100sub 2009 No. 35s 209256APenalties and Sentences Act 1992, pt 10BThe Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, part 10B applies in relation to the sentencing of a child for an offence mentioned in section 179J of that Act.Note—the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, part 10B (Victim impact statements)s 256A ins 2024 No. 54s 31Division 16Orders against parent257InterpretationIn this division—parent means a guardian of the child, other than the chief executive (child safety).s 257 def parent amd 2004 No. 36s 70show cause hearing means the hearing and determination of the issue of whether a parent should be ordered to pay compensation under section 259(5).258Notice to parent of child offender(1)This section applies if it appears to a court, on the evidence or submissions in a case against a child found guilty of a personal or property offence, that—(a)compensation for the offence should be paid to anyone; and(b)a parent of the child may have contributed to the fact the offence happened by not adequately supervising the child; and(c)it is reasonable that the parent should be ordered to pay compensation for the offence.
(2)The court may decide to call on a parent of the child to show cause, as directed by the court, why the parent should not pay the compensation.(3)The court may act under subsection (2) on its own initiative or on the prosecution’s application.(4)If the parent is present in court when the court decides to call on the parent to show cause, the court may call on the parent to show cause by announcing its decision in court.(5)If a court calls on a parent under subsection (2), the court must—(a)reduce its grounds to writing; and(b)give a copy to the parent.
(6)The court in all cases, instead of acting under subsection (2), may cause the proper officer of the court to give written notice to the parent calling on the parent to show cause as directed by the notice why the parent should not pay the compensation.(7)If a parent is called on under subsection (4)—(a)the court must reduce its grounds to writing; and(b)a copy of the grounds must be given, in accordance with the court’s directions (if any), to the parent a reasonable time before the show cause hearing.
(8)A proceeding under this section or section 259 is a civil proceeding and a court may make an order for the costs of the proceeding.(9)In this section—compensation for the offence means compensation for—(a)loss caused to a person’s property whether the loss was an element of the offence charged or happened in the course of the commission of the offence; or(b)injury suffered by a person, whether as the victim of the offence or otherwise, because of the commission of the offence.
s 258 amd 1996 No. 22s 62259Show cause hearing(1)At the show cause hearing—(a)evidence and submissions in the case against the child are to be treated as evidence and submissions in the show cause hearing; and(b)further evidence may be given and submissions made; and(c)the parent may require a witness whose evidence is admitted under paragraph (a) to be recalled to give evidence; and(d)the parent may require any fact stated in submissions mentioned in paragraph (a) to be proved.
(2)Subject to subsection (1)—(a)the determination of the issues on the show cause hearing must be by way of a fresh hearing on the merits; and(b)the court is not bound by a determination made by it under section 258.
(3)If the parent was called on to show cause on the prosecution’s application, the prosecution is a party to the show cause hearing.(4)If the parent was called on to show cause by the court’s own initiative the prosecution, which in this case always includes the director of public prosecutions, may at the show cause hearing—(a)appear and give the court the assistance it may require; or(b)intervene as a party with the court’s permission.
(5)If, on consideration of the evidence and submissions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b), a court is satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 258(1)(a), (b) and (c), the court may make an order requiring the parent to pay compensation.(6)The court is to make its decision on the basis of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.(7)The maximum amount of compensation payable under an order is 67 penalty units.(8)The order must direct that—(a)the amount must be paid by a time specified in the order or by instalments specified in the order; and(b)the amount must be paid in the first instance to the proper officer of the court.
(9)In determining the amount to be paid by a parent by way of compensation, the court must have regard to the parent’s capacity to pay the amount, which must include an assessment of the effect any order would have on the parent’s capacity to provide for dependants.(10)A court may proceed under this section in the absence of the parent if the court is satisfied that the parent has been given notice of the show cause hearing under section 258.(11)A show cause hearing may be heard before the court as constituted when calling on the parent to show cause, or as otherwise constituted.(12)To remove doubt, it is declared that the chief executive (child safety) can not be ordered to pay compensation under subsection (5).s 259 amd 1996 No. 22s 63; 1998 No. 39s 41; 2004 No. 36s 71260Recovery of unpaid compensations amount(1)An amount of compensation ordered to be paid under section 259, and any amount of costs ordered to be paid, is a debt owed by the parent to the person in whose favour the order is made.(2)The order may be filed in the registry of a Magistrates Court under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921.(3)If the order is filed in the registry of a Magistrates Court, the order is taken to be an order made by the court and may be enforced as an order of the court.s 260 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 64Part 8Detention administrationpt 8 hdg sub 1996 No. 22s 3sch 1Division 1Administration261Application of Corrective Services Act 2006The Corrective Services Act 2006 does not apply to a child, unless this Act expressly applies that Act to a child in particular circumstances.s 261 amd 1997 No. 9s 44; 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2; 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3262Establishment of detention centres and other places(1)The Governor in Council may, by regulation—(a)establish detention centres and other places for the purposes of this Act; and(b)determine the purpose for which a place (other than a detention centre) may be used; and(c)name a detention centre or other place.
(2)For the purposes of the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(1), it is declared that subsection (1) has effect—(a)despite being incompatible with human rights; and(b)despite anything else in the Human Rights Act 2019.
(3)Despite the Human Rights Act 2019, section 43(3), subsection (2) does not apply to a regulation made under subsection (1)—(a)before 23 August 2023; or(b)that declares subsection (2) does not apply to the regulation.
(4)Before recommending to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) to which subsection (2) applies and that establishes a detention centre, the Minister must have regard to whether the establishment of the detention centre would be compatible with human rights.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared that—(a)subsection (4) does not require the Minister to comply with the Human Rights Act 2019, section 58; and(b)a failure to comply with subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the regulation.
(6)A regulation made under subsection (1) to which subsection (2) applies expires when subsection (2) expires.(7)This subsection and subsections (2) to (6) and (8) expire on 31 December 2026.(8)A regulation may postpone the expiry of this subsection and subsections (2) to (7) but can not postpone the expiry for more than 1 year after 31 December 2026.s 262 amd 2023 No. 21s 73 (retro)(2)–(8) exp 31 December 2026 (see s 262(7))262A Human Rights Act 2019, s 58 does not apply to particular acts and decisions(1)It is declared that the Human Rights Act 2019, section 58 does not apply to acts and decisions that—(a)are reasonably necessary for the administration of this Act; and(b)relate to—(i)a child in a relevant detention centre; or(ii)the placing of a child in a relevant detention centre.
Examples of acts and decisions—•a decision by the chief executive under section 56 or 265 to place a child in a relevant detention centre•the transportation of a child to a relevant detention centre•the chief executive’s carrying out of their responsibility under section 263 for the wellbeing of a child detained in a relevant detention centre•the chief executive’s carrying out of their responsibility under section 302 to establish programs and services for a child detained in a relevant detention centre
(2)This section expires on 31 December 2026.(3)A regulation may postpone the expiry of this section but can not postpone the expiry for more than 1 year after 31 December 2026.(4)In this section—relevant detention centre means a detention centre established by a regulation to which section 262(2) applies.s 262A ins 2023 No. 21s 74 (retro)exp 31 December 2026 (see s 262A(2))263Management of detention centres(1)Subject to this Act, the chief executive is responsible for the security and management of detention centres and the safe custody and wellbeing of children detained in detention centres.(2)The chief executive may carry out the responsibilities mentioned in subsection (1) by using any convenient form of direction, for example, rules, directions, codes, standards and guidelines relating to—(a)detention centre organisation; or(b)functions, conduct and responsibilities of detention centre employees; or(c)types of programs for children detained in a detention centre; or(d)contact between children detained in the detention centre and members of the public; or(e)arrangements for educational, recreational and social activities of children detained in detention centres.
(3)In relation to each detention centre, the chief executive is responsible for—(a)providing services that promote the health and wellbeing of children detained at the centre; and(b)promoting the social, cultural and educational development of children detained at the centre; and(c)maintaining discipline and good order in the centre; and(d)maintaining the security and management of the centre.
(4)The chief executive must monitor the operation of the detention centres and inspect each detention centre at least once every 3 months.(5)Also, as far as reasonably practicable, the chief executive must ensure principles 4, 17, 20 and 21 of the youth justice principles are complied with in relation to each child detained in a detention centre.(6)Subsection (5) does not limit another provision of this Act.(7)Subsection (8) applies in relation to the chief executive’s consideration of—(a)the Human Rights Act 2019, section 30(2) in relation to a child detained in a detention centre on remand; and(b)the segregation of the child mentioned in paragraph (a) from a child detained on sentence.
(8)To remove any doubt, it is declared that the chief executive does not contravene the Human Rights Act 2019, section 58(1) only because the chief executive’s consideration takes into account—(a)the safety and wellbeing of the child on remand and other detainees; and(b)the chief executive’s responsibilities and obligations under this section.
s 263 amd 1996 No. 22s 66; 1998 No. 39s 42; 2002 No. 39s 101; 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38; 2014 No. 9s 19; 2016 No. 38s 48; 2019 No. 23s 48 sch 1pt 1; 2019 No. 5s 183; 2024 No. 54s 32263A Recordings in detention centres and use of body-worn cameras(1)The chief executive may, for carrying out the chief executive’s responsibilities under section 263(1), record images or sounds in a detention centre.(2)Without limiting subsection (1), the chief executive may authorise a detention centre employee to use a body-worn camera to record images or sounds while the employee is acting in the performance of the employee’s duties.(3)However, the chief executive or a detention centre employee must not record a communication between a child detained in a detention centre and any of the following persons—(a)the child’s lawyer; (b)an officer of a law enforcement agency;(c)the ombudsman;(d)a community visitor (child); (e)a child advocacy officer; (f)the public guardian;(g)a person who is—(i)a member of the UN subcommittee; or(ii)accompanying the UN subcommittee as a UN expert, interpreter or other person assisting the subcommittee;
(h)the inspector of detention services;(i)the human rights commissioner.
(4)Also, the chief executive or a detention centre employee must not record a telephone conversation between a child detained in a detention centre and someone else unless—(a) the recording of the conversation is made for a purpose, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation; and(b) the conversation is not between a child detained in the detention centre and a person mentioned in subsection (3).
(5)Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply to the extent—(a)the communication or telephone conversation is recorded by a detention centre employee using a body-worn camera; and(b)the use is inadvertent, unexpected or incidental to use while acting in the performance of the employee’s duties.
(6)Use of a body-worn camera by a detention centre employee is lawful if the use is authorised by the chief executive and is in compliance with this section.(7)To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsections (1), (2) and (6) are provisions authorising the use by the chief executive, or a detention centre employee, of a listening device for the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971, section 43(2)(d).(8)In this section—listening device see the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971, section 4.telephone conversation includes a conversation held using any technology that allows reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between 2 or more persons.use, of a body-worn camera by a detention centre employee, includes use that—(a)is inadvertent or unexpected; or(b)is incidental to use while acting in the performance of the employee’s duties.
s 263A ins 2019 No. 23s 5amd 2023 No. 13s 29; 2023 No. 14s 45; 2022 No. 18s 104; 2024 No. 45s 125263B Requirements for chief executive in relation to recordings and use of body-worn cameras(1)The chief executive must make guidelines about— (a)the recording of images and sounds in detention centres under section 263A; and(b)the use of body-worn cameras by detention centre employees under section 263A.
(2)Also, the chief executive must ensure that the following persons are advised that sounds and images may be recorded under section 263A—(a)a child detained in a detention centre;(b)a detention centre employee; (c)a visitor to a detention centre.
s 263B ins 2019 No. 23s 5264Authorisations for Mental Health Act 2016(1)The chief executive may, by signed writing, authorise a member of staff of a detention centre to exercise powers of a detention centre officer under the Mental Health Act 2016.(2)However, the chief executive may authorise a staff member only if, in the chief executive’s opinion, the staff member has the necessary expertise or experience to exercise the powers.s 264 ins 2000 No. 16s 590sch 1pt 2amd 2016 No. 5s 923sch 4264As 264A ins 2020 No. 16s 68amd 2020 No. 38s 36exp 30 April 2022 (see s 264A(8))Division 2Children in detention centres265Where children to be detained(1)The chief executive must decide the detention centre at which a child ordered to be detained or remanded in custody is to be detained.(2)The chief executive may direct that a child detained in a detention centre be transferred to another detention centre.s 265 amd 1996 No. 22s 69; 1998 No. 39s 46266Authority for admission to detention centre(1)The chief executive must not—(a)admit a child to a detention centre; or(b)detain a child in a detention centre;
unless the chief executive is given a document mentioned in subsection (2).(2)The documents are—(a)a warrant authorising the detention of the child; or(b)if the child has been refused bail by a police officer in relation to a charge of an offence—a copy of the bench charge sheet for the offence; or(c)a court verdict and judgment records containing the name of the child and particulars of the judgment pronounced on the child; or(d)a document in the prescribed form that contains the relevant details of an existing document mentioned in paragraph (c); or(e)a document prescribed by regulation.
s 266 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 70; 1998 No. 39s 47; 2000 No. 46s 3sch267Child must be given information on entry to detention centre(1)The chief executive must ensure that, as soon as practicable after a child is admitted to a detention centre, the child is given a document containing the following information—(a)the rules governing the facility;(b)the child’s rights and responsibilities under the youth justice principles;(c)how, and to whom, the child may make a complaint about a matter relating to the detention;(d)how the child can access legal services during the detention;(e)the obligation on a detention centre employee under section 268 to report any harm the child suffers during the detention;(f)any other information the chief executive considers appropriate.
(2)The chief executive must also ensure the information in the document is orally explained to the child in a way, and to an extent, that is reasonable, having regard to the child’s age and ability to understand.s 267 sub 2002 No. 39s 102amd 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38268Obligation to report harm to children in detention centres(1)If a detention centre employee becomes aware, or reasonably suspects, that a child has suffered harm while detained in a detention centre, the employee must, unless the employee has a reasonable excuse, report the harm or suspected harm to the chief executive—(a)immediately; and(b)if a regulation is in force under subsection (3)—in accordance with the regulation.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)It is immaterial how the harm was caused.(3)A regulation may prescribe the way the report must be given or the particulars that the report must include.(4)It is a reasonable excuse for the employee not to report a matter that reporting the matter might tend to incriminate the employee.(5)Subsection (1) does not apply if the employee knows, or reasonably supposes, that the chief executive is aware of the harm or suspected harm.(6)In this section—harm, to a child, is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing.s 268 ins 2002 No. 39s 102269Leave of absence(1)Subject to this Act, the chief executive may, by written notice given to a child detained in a detention centre, and subject to conditions that the chief executive determines, grant the child leave of absence.(2)The leave may only be granted—(a)for a specified period; and(b)for a specified purpose set out in subsection (3); and(c)subject to specified conditions.
(3)The purposes for which leave may be granted are—(a)to seek or engage in paid or unpaid employment; and(b)to attend any place for educational or training purposes; and(c)to visit the child’s family, relatives or friends; and(d)to take part in sport, recreation or entertainment in the community; and(e)to attend any place for medical examination or treatment; and(f)to attend a funeral; and(g)any other purpose that the chief executive considers will assist in the child’s reintegration into the community.
(4)The leave must not be subject to a condition that the child must wear a monitoring device.(5)If a child is granted leave of absence—(a)the child is taken to be in lawful custody during the period of leave; and(b)the period of leave counts as part of the child’s period of detention.
(6)If the child contravenes a condition imposed in relation to a grant of leave of absence (other than a condition with respect to returning to a detention centre) the chief executive may, in writing—(a)vary the conditions of the grant; or(b)cancel the leave of absence.
s 269 amd 1996 No. 22s 71; 1998 No. 39s 48; 2019 No. 23s 26; 2021 No. 9s 29A270s 270 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 72; 1998 No. 39s 49; 1999 No. 9s 3sch; 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2; 2002 No. 39s 103; 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3om 2009 No. 34s 38271Chief executive may authorise treatmentDespite any other Act or law, the chief executive is authorised to give consent to any medical treatment of a child in the chief executive’s custody if—(a)the medical treatment requires the consent of a guardian of the child; and(b)the chief executive is unable to ascertain the whereabouts of a guardian of the child despite reasonable inquiries; and(c)it would be detrimental to the child’s health to delay the medical treatment until the guardian’s consent can be obtained.
s 271 amd 1996 No. 22s 73; 1998 No. 39s 50272Ordinary visitor(1)This section does not apply to any of the following persons—(a)a community visitor (child);(b)a child advocacy officer;(c)a member of the UN subcommittee;(d)a person who is accompanying the UN subcommittee as a UN expert, interpreter or other person assisting the subcommittee;(e)the inspector of detention services.
(2)The chief executive may approve the entry of visitors to a detention centre either generally or in a particular case.(3)The chief executive may refuse entry to a detention centre to a person if—(a)in the chief executive’s opinion, the person’s presence in the detention centre would prejudice the security or good order of the detention centre; or(b)the person does not, on request, give the person’s name, address or proof of identity; or(c)the person refuses to comply with a request made under subsection (5).
(4)Subject to section 276, the chief executive may require a visit to a detention centre to take place in the presence, or under the supervision, of a member of the staff of the detention centre.(5)The chief executive may, on reasonable grounds, ask a visitor to a detention centre—(a)to submit to an external physical search by a member of the staff of the detention centre; or(b)to submit anything in the visitor’s possession to a search by a member of the staff of the detention centre.
(6)The chief executive may give a visitor who has entered a detention centre a direction it considers necessary for the security or good order of the centre.(7)If a visitor refuses to submit to a search requested under subsection (5) or fails to comply with a direction under subsection (6), the chief executive may ask the visitor to leave the centre immediately.(8)A police officer or a member of the staff of a detention centre may, using force that is reasonable and necessary, remove from the centre a visitor who refuses to leave the centre immediately when requested to leave.s 272 amd 1994 No. 87s 3sch 1; 1996 No. 22s 74; 1998 No. 39s 51; 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3; 2014 No. 26s 284; 2023 No. 13 s 30; 2022 No. 18s 105 (amdt could not be given effect); 2023 No. 21s 75273Commissioner of police service to provide criminal history(1)The chief executive may ask the commissioner of the police service to give the chief executive a report about the criminal history of a person visiting, or who has applied to visit, a detention centre.(2)The commissioner must give the chief executive a written report about the criminal history that—(a)is in the commissioner’s possession; or(b)the commissioner can access through arrangements with the police service of another State.
(3)The information in the report may include a reference to, or a disclosure of, a conviction referred to in the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 6.(4)In this section—criminal history, of a person, means—(a)the offences of which the person has been convicted; or(b)the court briefs for the offences.
s 273 ins 2002 No. 39s 104274Use of criminal history informationThe chief executive must not use information obtained under section 273, about a person’s criminal history, other than for assessing—(a)any risk of either of the following being harmed by the person—(i)a child in a detention centre;(ii)a detention centre employee; or
(b)any risk to the security of the detention centre.
s 274 ins 2002 No. 39s 104275Helping child gain access to lawyerThe chief executive must ensure that, if a child detained in a detention centre asks the chief executive or a detention centre employee for help in gaining access to a lawyer, the child is given the help that is reasonable in the circumstances.s 275 ins 2002 No. 39s 104amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1276Protection of lawyer representing child(1)A lawyer representing a child held in a detention centre is entitled to access to the child at all reasonable times.(2)A detention centre employee—(a)must allow the lawyer to conduct an interview with the child out of the hearing of any other person; and(b)must not open, copy, remove or read any correspondence—(i)from the child to the lawyer; or(ii)from the lawyer to the child.
(3)Subsection (2)(b) does not prevent a detention centre employee from handling the correspondence to the extent necessary to give the child access to it or, at the child’s request, to store it in a secure place.s 276 amd 2002 No. 39s 105 (amd 2003 No. 37s 83); 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1Division 2APersons to be detained in corrective services facilitypt 8 div 2A hdg ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30; 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 1When persons must be detained in corrective services facilitypt 8 div 2A sdiv 1 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 30sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276APersons who turn 18 years before delivery into custody of chief executive(1)This section applies if—(a)the commissioner of the police service takes immediate custody of a person under section 56(2)(a) or 210(2)(a) to deliver the person into the custody of the chief executive; and(b)the person is in custody in a watch-house.
(2)If the chief executive becomes aware that the person is likely to turn 18 years before the chief executive has decided the custody transfer date for the person, the chief executive must notify the commissioner of the police service and chief executive (corrective services) that the person is likely to be delivered into the custody of the chief executive (corrective services) under this section.(3)If, on the day the person turns 18 years, the chief executive has not decided the custody transfer date for the person, sections 56(2)(b) and 210(2)(b) stop applying in relation to the person.(4)On the day the person turns 18 years—(a)the Corrective Services Act 2006, section 6 applies to the person; and(b)the period mentioned in section 6(2) of that Act is taken to have started on the day the person was taken into custody in a watch-house under section 56 or 210.
(5)Within 1 business day after the day the person turns 18 years, the chief executive must give the commissioner of the police service and chief executive (corrective services) a notice stating the following—(a)the person’s name;(b)if the person has been remanded in custody by a court—that the person is to be held on remand in a corrective services facility;(c)if the person has been sentenced to serve a period of detention—(i)that the person is to serve the period of detention as a term of imprisonment in a corrective services facility; and(ii)the period of detention the person is liable to serve; and(iii)the day on which the person is required to be released from detention under section 227.
(6)In this section—custody transfer date, for the delivery of a person into the custody of the chief executive, means—(a)if section 56 applies—the date the chief executive is required to notify the commissioner of the police service for accepting custody of the person under section 56(3); or(b)if section 210 applies—the date the chief executive is required to notify the commissioner of the police service for accepting custody of the person under section 210(3).
s 276A ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30; 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276BPersons who turn 18 years before period of detention begins(1)This section applies if—(a)a detention order is made against a person for an offence committed by the person as a child; and(b)the person is 18 years or more when—(i)the person’s period of detention under the detention order begins; or(ii)the person returns to detention to continue or complete a period of detention under the detention order, including, for example, because of a contravention of a conditional release order or supervised release order.
(2)The person must serve, continue or complete the period of detention under the detention order as a term of imprisonment in a corrective services facility.(3)The chief executive must, as soon as practicable after becoming aware that a person is to enter a corrective services facility under this section, give the chief executive (corrective services) a notice stating the following—(a)the person’s name; (b)the period of detention the person is liable to serve;(c)the day on which the person is required to be released from detention under section 227.
s 276B ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30amd 2023 No. 3s 30sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276CPersons who turn 18 years while held on remand or serving period of detention(1)If a person turns 18 years while being held on remand or serving a period of detention in a detention centre, the person must be transferred to a corrective services facility to be held on remand or to serve the remaining period of detention as a term of imprisonment.(2)The transfer under subsection (1) must be made—(a)if a direction about the person is given under section 276D and the chief executive revokes the direction—within 30 days after the direction is revoked; or(b)otherwise—within 30 days after the day the person turns 18 years.
(3)A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect—(a)the requirement to transfer the person under subsection (1); or(b)the validity of a transfer under subsection (1).
(4)The chief executive must, as soon as practicable after becoming aware that a person is likely to be transferred under this section, give the chief executive (corrective services) a notice stating the following—(a)the person’s name; (b)the day the transfer is likely to occur; (c)if the person is serving a period of detention—(i)the period of detention the person remains liable to serve when the notice is given; and(ii)the day on which the person is required to be released from detention under section 227.
(5)The chief executive must, as soon as practicable after the day of the transfer is known, give the chief executive (corrective services) a notice stating the following—(a)the person’s name;(b)the day of the transfer;(c)if the person is serving a period of detention—(i)the period of detention the person remains liable to serve after the day of the transfer; and(ii)the day on which the person is required to be released from detention under section 227.
s 276C ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30amd 2023 No. 3s 31sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 2Chief executive may direct detainment in detention centrept 8 div 2A sdiv 2 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 30sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276D Chief executive may direct particular person be detained in detention centre(1)This section applies in relation to a person mentioned in section 276C(1) who is, or is to be, transferred to a corrective services facility.(2)The chief executive may, in writing, direct that the person is to be held on remand or detained in a detention centre.(3)In giving the direction, the chief executive—(a)must have regard to—(i)the interests of the person; and(ii)the interests of other detainees and staff at the detention centre; and
(b)may have regard to any other matter the chief executive considers appropriate.
(4)If a direction under subsection (1) is in effect the person the subject of the direction is to be held on remand or detained in a detention centre under the direction.(5)The chief executive may, in writing, revoke the direction at any time.(6)The chief executive must notify the person to whom the direction relates that the direction has been made or revoked for the person under this section.(7)The chief executive is not required to provide procedural fairness in giving or revoking a direction under this section.s 276D ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30amd 2023 No. 3s 32sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276DAs 276DA ins 2023 No. 3s 33om 2024 No. 45s 126276DBs 276DB ins 2023 No. 3s 33amd 2023 No. 21s 76om 2024 No. 45s 126Subdivision 3Application of Corrective Services Act 2006pt 8 div 2A sdiv 3 hdg ins 2023 No. 3s 36sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276EApplication of Corrective Services Act 2006(1)This section applies if—(a)a person is delivered into the custody of the chief executive (corrective services) under section 276A(5)(a); or(b)a person is detained in a corrective services facility under section 276B; or(c)a person is transferred to a corrective services facility under section 276C.
(2)For holding the person at a corrective services facility—(a)the person is taken to be a prisoner under the Corrective Services Act 2006; and(b)any rights, liberties or immunities of the person as a detainee under this Act are not preserved, transferred or otherwise applicable for the person as a prisoner; and(c)if the person is serving a period of detention, or liable to serve a period of detention—(i)the person is liable to serve a term of imprisonment equal to the period of detention the person remains liable to serve when the person is delivered under section 276A, detained under section 276B or transferred under section 276C; and(ii)the day the person would otherwise have been released under section 227, for the period of detention, is the day the person is to be released on parole under the Corrective Services Act 2006.
(3)However, the release of the person under subsection (2)(c)(ii) is subject to the Corrective Services Act 2006 as if granted under a court ordered parole order (the statutory parole order) and the provisions of that Act applying to parole orders also apply to the statutory parole order.s 276E ins 2009 No. 34s 39sub 2014 No. 9s 20; 2016 No. 39s 30amd 2023 No. 3s 34sub 2024 No. 45s 126; 2024 No. 54s 33276F s 276F ins 2016 No. 39s 30amd 2023 No. 3s 35sub 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276G s 276G ins 2023 No. 3s 36om 2023 No. 21s 77ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276H s 276H ins 2023 No. 3s 36amd 2023 No. 21s 78sub 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276I s 276I ins 2023 No. 3s 36amd 2023 No. 21s 79sub 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 4pt 8 div 2A sdiv 4 hdg ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276J s 276J ins 2023 No. 3s 36amd 2023 No. 21s 80sub 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276K s 276K ins 2023 No. 3s 36sub 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276L s 276L ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276M s 276M ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276N s 276N ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 5pt 8 div 2A sdiv 5 hdg ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276O s 276O ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276P s 276P ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276Q s 276Q ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276R s 276R ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 6pt 8 div 2A sdiv 6 hdg ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276S s 276S ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276T s 276T ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276U s 276U ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276V s 276V ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276W s 276W ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276X s 276X ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33Subdivision 7pt 8 div 2A sdiv 7 hdg ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276Y s 276Y ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33276Z s 276Z ins 2024 No. 45s 126om 2024 No. 54s 33Division 3Complaints277Complaints generally(1)A child or parent of a child detained in a detention centre may complain about a matter that affects the child.(2)The chief executive must issue written instructions on how a complaint may be made and dealt with, which may include the direction of the complaint to a community visitor (child), child advocacy officer or other appropriate authority.(3)Despite subsection (2), a child is entitled to complain directly to a community visitor (child) or child advocacy officer.(4)The chief executive need not deal with a complaint that the chief executive reasonably believes to be trivial or made only to cause annoyance.(5)The chief executive must tell the child how the complaint will be dealt with.(6)This section does not limit the powers of a community visitor (child), a child advocacy officer or the inspector of detention services.s 277 amd 1996 No. 22s 75; 1998 No. 39s 52; 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3; 2014 No. 26s 285; 2022 No. 18s 106Division 4Offences278EscapeA person who is lawfully detained under this Act must not—(a)escape from detention; or(b)attempt to escape from detention; or(c)be absent from a detention centre without lawful authority; or(d)escape or attempt to escape from the custody of a police officer or an officer of the department into which the person was placed under this Act.
Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—40 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.s 278 amd 1993 No. 32s 3sch 1; 2002 No. 39s 106; 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3279Offences relating to detention centres(1)A person must not—(a)without lawful authority enter or attempt to enter a detention centre; or(b)remain in or in the vicinity of a detention centre after having been directed to leave by—(i)the chief executive; or(ii)a police officer; or
(c)in contravention of a direction from the chief executive, communicate or attempt to communicate with a person detained at the detention centre; or(d)without lawful authority—(i)convey or deliver, or allow another person to convey or deliver, to a person detained in the centre any liquor, drugs, money, letter, document or other article; or(ii)convey, or allow another person to convey, from the detention centre any liquor, drugs, money, letter, document, clothing or other article; or(iii)leave, or allow to be left, at the centre any liquor, drugs, money, letter, document, clothing or other article with the intention that it come into the possession of a person detained in the centre.
Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—40 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.(2)A police officer may arrest without warrant any person found committing an offence against subsection (1).s 279 amd 1996 No. 22s 79; 1998 No. 39s 56; 2003 No. 57s 39(1)–(2)sch 3279AUnlawful use of drones around detention centres(1)A person (the operator) must not operate, or attempt to operate, a drone at a detention centre or the land on which the detention centre is located, without reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—(a)the operation of the drone is approved by the chief executive; or(b)the operator is an officer of a law enforcement agency or emergency service and the drone is being used to assist the officer in carrying out the officer’s functions; or(c)the operator is acting on behalf of, or under the direction of, a person mentioned in paragraph (b).
(3)Subsection (1) applies to the operation of a drone regardless of the location of the operator.(4)In this section—at includes above.drone means a device that is—(a)capable of flight; and(b)remotely piloted or able to be programmed to autonomously fly a particular route; and(c)not capable of transporting a person.
emergency service includes—(a)the Queensland Ambulance Service established under the Ambulance Service Act 1991, section 3A; and(b)the St John Ambulance Australia Queensland Limited; and(c)Queensland Fire and Rescue established under the Fire Services Act 1990, section 8(1); and(d)the State Emergency Service; and(e)a rural fire brigade.
officer, of an emergency service that is the State Emergency Service or a rural fire brigade, includes a member of the State Emergency Service or rural fire brigade.rural fire brigade means a rural fire brigade registered under the Fire Services Act 1990.State Emergency Service means the State Emergency Service established under the State Emergency Service Act 2024.s 279A ins 2023 No. 14s 46amd 2024 No. 18s 39sch 1; 2024 No. 22s 92sch 1279B Photographing detainees and parts of a detention centre(1)A person must not photograph or attempt to photograph—(a)a detainee inside a detention centre; or(b)a part of a detention centre.
Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.(2)A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person is—(a)for subsection (1)(a)—the detainee’s lawyer; or(b)a child advocacy officer; or(c)a community visitor (child); or(d)an officer of a law enforcement agency; or(e)a person who is—(i)a member of the UN subcommittee; or(ii)accompanying the UN subcommittee as a UN expert, interpreter or other person assisting the subcommittee; or
(f)the human rights commissioner; or(g)the inspector of detention services; or(h)the ombudsman; or(i)the public guardian; or(j)a person who has the chief executive’s written approval to carry out the activity mentioned in subsection (1); or(k)the chief executive, or a detention centre employee authorised by the chief executive, who is carrying out the activity under section 263A.
(3)The chief executive may give approval to a person under subsection (2)(j) subject to any conditions the chief executive considers appropriate.(4)Without limiting the matters the chief executive may have regard to, the chief executive must have regard to the following matters in deciding whether to give a person approval under subsection (2)(j)—(a)the public interest; (b)any vulnerability of the detainee or any other person who may be affected by the activity;(c)the potential for the activity to prejudice current or future legal proceedings; (d)the potential for the activity to prejudice the security or good order of a detention centre; (e)the potential for the activity to prejudice the safety or wellbeing of the detainee or another person.
(5)In this section—photograph includes record or create a visual image other than by photography.s 279B ins 2024 No. 45s 127Division 5Child of detainee280Child of detainee may be accommodated in detention centreThe chief executive may allow a child of a person detained in a detention centre to be accommodated in the detention centre subject to conditions the chief executive considers appropriate.s 280 amd 1996 No. 22s 80; 1998 No. 39s 57281Registration of birth of child of detainee(1)In this section—document means a certificate or other document made or issued under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023 in relation to the birth of a child or an alteration or addition to the name of a child.(2)If a document is made or issued in relation to a child whose mother or father is, or was when the child was born, detained in a detention centre or otherwise detained under this Act—(a)the document must not state that fact or contain information from which that fact can reasonably be inferred; and(b)an address—(i)that is required by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023 to be shown in the document; and(ii)that can not be shown in the document because of paragraph (a);
must instead be shown as the city or town in which or nearest to which the address is situated.
s 281 amd 2003 No. 31s 59sch 1; 2023 No. 17s 182 sch 3pt 1Division 6Trust fundpt 8 div 6 hdg ins 1998 No. 39s 58282Detainees trust fund to be kept(1)The chief executive must keep a detainees trust fund.(2)All amounts received by the chief executive, or anyone else under an arrangement with the chief executive, for a detainee must be paid into the detainees trust fund.(3)Amounts in the detainees trust fund to the credit of a detainee—(a)may be spent by the detainee, with the chief executive’s consent; and(b)must be paid by the chief executive to the public trustee, if the public trustee is managing the detainee’s estate and the public trustee requests the payment; and(c)must be paid by the chief executive to the detainee on being discharged or being released on parole or under a supervised release order under this Act; and(d)must be paid by the chief executive to the chief executive (corrective services) if the detainee is transferred from the chief executive’s custody to the custody of the chief executive (corrective services).
(4)In this section—detainee means a person in the custody of the chief executive under this Act.s 282 ins 1998 No. 39s 58amd 1999 No. 9s 3sch; 2002 No. 39s 108Division 7Releasing information to eligible personspt 8 div 7 hdg ins 2017 No. 8s 98282A Eligible persons register(1)The chief executive must keep a register of persons who are eligible to receive information (detainee information) under section 282F about a child who is serving a period of detention in a detention centre for a violent offence or a sexual offence.(2)Subsection (3) applies if the chief executive receives relevant information for the following persons from the commissioner of the police service or director of public prosecutions, in relation to an offence mentioned in subsection (1)—(a)a victim of the offence;(b)if a victim is deceased because of the offence—an immediate family member of the deceased victim.
(3)Subject to subsections (5) to (9), the chief executive must register the person as an eligible person in relation to the child detained for the offence.(3A)A person registered under subsection (3) may nominate a person (a nominee) to receive the detainee information for the person.Example—a victim support worker from a victims’ support agency(4)Also, the chief executive may register a person who applies for registration under section 282BA as an eligible person.(5)The chief executive must not register a person as an eligible person unless the person, and any nominee for the person, has given a declaration under section 282B.(6)The chief executive may decide not to register a person as an eligible person if the chief executive reasonably believes releasing detainee information to the person may endanger—(a)the security of a detention centre; or(b)the safe custody or welfare of a child detained in a detention centre; or(c)the safety or welfare of another person.
Example—Releasing detainee information to a child who is also detained in a detention centre may endanger the safe custody or welfare of the child sentenced to detention for the offence.(7)The chief executive may register a child as an eligible person only if it is in the child’s best interests.(8)If the chief executive proposes to register a child in care as an eligible person, the chief executive must consult with the chief executive (child safety) before deciding what is in the child’s best interests under subsection (7).(9)Before registering an eligible person under subsection (3), the chief executive must give the child detained for the offence a reasonable opportunity to make a submission to the chief executive about why the victim or immediate family member should not be registered as an eligible person.(10)In this section—child in care means a child—(a)who is in the custody or guardianship of the chief executive (child safety); or(b)who, under an agreement entered into by the chief executive (child safety) and a parent of the child, has been placed in the care of a person other than a parent of the child.
relevant information, for a person, means—(a)the name and contact details of the person; and(b)the person’s consent to being registered as an eligible person.
sexual offence see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.violent offence means an offence in which a victim suffers actual or threatened violence.s 282A prev s 282A ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282A ins 2017 No. 8s 98sub 2024 No. 54s 54amd 2025 No. 10s 7282B Requirement for non-release declarationThe chief executive may register a person as an eligible person only if the person, and any nominee of the person, has signed a declaration stating that the person or person’s nominee will not disclose detainee information received by the person or nominee other than as permitted under section 282G(3).s 282B prev s 282B ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282B ins 2017 No. 8s 98sub 2024 No. 54s 54282BA Applying for registration as an eligible person(1)The following persons (each an applicant) may apply in writing to the chief executive to be registered as an eligible person in relation to a child mentioned in section 282A(1)—(a)if a victim is a child—the child’s parent; (b)if a victim is an adult with legal incapacity—the adult’s guardian or attorney appointed for the person under an enduring power of attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998;(c)another person who satisfies the chief executive the person’s life or physical safety could reasonably be expected to be endangered because of—(i)the child’s history of violence against the person; orExample—a domestic violence order has been made against the child under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 for the benefit of the person(ii)a connection between the person and the offence.
(2)The application must be accompanied by documentary evidence satisfying the chief executive of the applicant’s identity.(3)The applicant may nominate a person (a nominee) to receive the detainee information for the applicant.Example—a victim support worker from a victims’ support agency(4)Before deciding an applicant is eligible under subsection (1)(c) to make the application, the chief executive must give the child a reasonable opportunity to make a submission to the chief executive about why the applicant should not be registered as an eligible person.s 282BA prev s 282BA ins 2014 No. 39s 74om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282BA ins 2024 No. 54s 54282CApplication by childIf the applicant is a child, the chief executive must, before registering the child as an eligible person—(a)give the child information about registering; andExample—how to register and how the child’s details may be removed from the register(b)tell the child that the child’s parent may register to receive the detainee information for the child.
s 282C prev s 282C ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282C ins 2017 No. 8s 98282DDeciding application(1)The chief executive may grant the application if the chief executive is satisfied the applicant may, under section 282BA(1), make the application.(2)However, the chief executive may refuse the application if the chief executive considers the person should not be registered as an eligible person because of the application of section 282A(5) to (9).s 282D prev s 282D ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282D ins 2017 No. 8s 98amd 2024 No. 54s 55282ERemoving details from eligible persons register etc.(1)The chief executive must remove an eligible person’s details from the eligible persons register—(a)when the child in relation to whom the person is registered—(i)is discharged; or(ii)if the child is released from detention under a supervised release order—stops being subject to the order; or(iii)dies in detention; or(iv)is transferred to another jurisdiction; or(v)is transferred to a corrective services facility; or
(b)if the child’s conviction in relation to which the person is registered is overturned; or(c)if asked to do so by the eligible person.
(2)The chief executive may remove an eligible person’s details from the register if—(a)the chief executive reasonably considers the person’s continued registration may endanger—(i)the security of a detention centre; or(ii)the safe custody or welfare of a child detained in a detention centre; or(iii)the safety or welfare of another person; or
(b)the eligible person discloses detainee information received under this division other than as permitted under section 282G(3).
(3)The chief executive may also remove an eligible person’s details from the register if the chief executive is unable, after making reasonable efforts, to contact the eligible person.(4)If a nominee nominated under section 282A(3A) or 282BA(3) to receive detainee information for an eligible person discloses detainee information received under this division other than as permitted under section 282G(3)—(a)the chief executive may remove the nominee’s details from the register; and(b)if the chief executive removes the nominee’s details from the register—the nominee is taken not to have been nominated under section 282A(3A) or 282BA(3) to receive detainee information for the eligible person.
(5)In this section—details, of an eligible person, includes details of a nominee nominated under section 282A(3A) or 282BA(3) to receive detainee information for the eligible person.s 282E prev s 282E ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282E ins 2017 No. 8s 98amd 2024 No. 54s 56; 2025 No. 10s 8282F Releasing information(1)The chief executive may, to the extent the chief executive considers it appropriate, give an eligible person in relation to a child detained in a detention centre the following information about the child—(a)the transfer of the child—(i)interstate or overseas under a scheme for the transfer of children detained under a sentence; or(ii)to a corrective services facility;
(b)the length of the period of the child’s detention;(c)the day the child is eligible for, or due for, discharge or release, including under a supervised release order;(d)any further cumulative periods of detention imposed on the child while the child is detained for the offence;(e)the granting to the child of leave of absence under section 269;(f)whether the child is unlawfully at large;(g)the death of the child.
(2)If the eligible person nominated a nominee under section 282A(3A) or 282BA(3) to receive the information, the chief executive may give the information to the nominee.s 282F prev s 282F ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282F ins 2017 No. 8s 98amd 2024 No. 54s 57; 2025 No. 10s 9282G Confidentiality of detainee information(1)This section applies to a person who receives detainee information.(2)The person must not disclose detainee information received by the person to another person other than under subsection (3).Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.(3)The person may disclose detainee information—(a)for this Act; or(b)to discharge a function under another law or if the disclosure is otherwise authorised under another law; or(c)for a proceeding in a court, if the person is required to do so by order of the court or otherwise by law; or(d)if authorised by the child to whom the information relates; or(e)if reasonably necessary to obtain counselling, advice or other treatment.
s 282G prev s 282G ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282G ins 2017 No. 8s 98Part 8AThe MACP systempt 8A hdg prev pt 8A hdg ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres pt 8A hdg ins 2023 No. 3s 37282HDefinitions for partIn this part—core member see section 282K(1)(a) and (b).MACP system means the system of multi-agency collaborative panels established by the chief executive under section 282I.s 282H prev s 282H ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282H ins 2023 No. 3s 37282IEstablishment of systemThe chief executive must establish an MACP system under this part.s 282I prev s 282I ins 2012 No. 41s 40om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282I ins 2023 No. 3s 37282JPurposeThe purpose of the MACP system is to coordinate the provision of services, including assessments and referrals, to meet the needs of particular children charged with offences or at risk of being charged with offences.s 282J prev s 282J ins 2012 No. 41s 40amd 2014 No. 26s 286om 2016 No. 38s 49pres s 282J ins 2023 No. 3s 37282KMembers(1)The members of the MACP system are—(a)the chief executive (each a core member) of a department that is mainly responsible for any of the following matters—(i)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services;(ii)child protection services;(iii)community services;(iv)corrective services;(v)court services;(vi)disability services;(vii)education;(viii)housing services;(ix)public health services;(x)youth justice services; and
(b)the commissioner of the police service (also a core member); and(c)from time to time, prescribed entities or service providers contributing to the operation of the system by invitation of the core members.
(2)In this section—prescribed entity means—(a)the chief executive of a department, other than a department mentioned in subsection (1)(a), that provides services to children; or(b)the chief executive officer of Mater Misericordiae Ltd ACN 096 708 922; or(c)a health service chief executive under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011; or(d)the chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency; or(e)the principal of an accredited school under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017; or(f)the public guardian under the Public Guardian Act 2014; or(g)another entity prescribed by regulation.
service provider means—(a)Legal Aid Queensland established under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997; or(b)a non-government entity that provides a service to children.Examples of a service that may be provided to children—•counselling•disability services•education or training services•health services•housing and homelessness services•legal services
s 282K ins 2023 No. 3s 37282LReferral of children to MACP system(1)The chief executive must decide, in consultation with the core members, the categories of children charged with offences or at risk of being charged with offences (each an eligible category) who may be referred to the MACP system.(2)The chief executive must inform the members of the MACP system of the chief executive’s decision under subsection (1).(3)A member of the MACP system may refer a child who is in an eligible category to the system.(4)The members of the MACP system must collectively decide whether or not to accept the referral of the child to the system.s 282L ins 2023 No. 3s 37282MResponsibilities of core membersThe responsibilities of the core members are as follows—(a)to contribute to the operation of the MACP system through representatives who have appropriate knowledge and experience and decision-making authority;(b)to use their best endeavours to agree on recommendations to give to the chief executive, and to each other, about assessing and responding to the needs and offending behaviour of children referred to and accepted by the members and, for that purpose, to—(i)share information about the children, under an arrangement established under part 9, division 2A; and(ii)identify relevant resources of members or other entities; and(iii)take the action required under the recommendations; and(iv)monitor the implementation of the recommendations and review their effectiveness; and(v)invite and facilitate contributions from prescribed entities or service providers with knowledge, experience or resources that would help achieve the purpose of the MACP system.
s 282M ins 2023 No. 3s 37Part 9Provisions about disclosure of informationpt 9 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 109sub 2019 No. 23s 27Division 1Preliminarypt 9 div 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 109283Confidential information to which this part applies(1)This part applies to confidential information relating to a child who is being, or has been, dealt with under this Act.(2)The ways that a child may be dealt with under this Act include—(a)being investigated for an offence; and(b)being detained; and(c)participating in a restorative justice process; and(d)being cautioned, prosecuted or sentenced for an offence.
(3)This part continues to apply to the information after the child becomes an adult.(4)This part also applies to confidential information relating to an adult who is being, or has been, dealt with under this Act for a child offence, as if he or she were still a child.s 283 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2016 No. 39s 31284Definitions for pt 9In this part—child offence means an offence committed, or alleged to have been committed, by a person when he or she was a child.confidential information, relating to a child, includes—(a)identifying information about the child; and(b)a report made for the purposes of, or tendered in, a court proceeding relating to the child; and(c)a report about the child made for the department or another government department; and(d)a report about the child given to an agency for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this Act; and(e)information about the child gained by a convenor or coordinator in relation to the convening of a conference; and(f)a record or transcription of a court proceeding relating to the child.
s 284 def confidential information amd 2020 No. 32s 71coordinator means a person appointed as a youth justice coordinator under section 31 before the commencement of this section.s 284 def coordinator ins 2012 No. 41s 41disclose see section 286.s 284 ins 2002 No. 39s 109285When does someone gain information through involvement in the administration of this Act(1)Anyone who at any time has been or is any of the following persons is taken to have been, or to be, involved in the administration of this Act—(a)an officer of the department;(b)a member of the police service;(c)a person investigating a matter under this Act;(d)a coordinator;(e)a convenor convening a conference;(f)a person performing a function in relation to a record or transcription, made under the Recording of Evidence Act 1962, of a proceeding relating to a child (including a recorder under that Act);(g)a member of the community justice group in a child’s community;(h)a boot camp centre provider;(i)a person who is, or who is employed or engaged by, a prescribed entity or service provider;(j)anyone else performing a function under or for a purpose of this Act;(k)a WHS entry permit holder performing a function under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in relation to a detention centre.
(2)A person has gained, gains, or has access to, information through involvement in the administration of this Act if the person has gained, gains, or has access to, the information in the course of the involvement or because of opportunity provided by the involvement.(3)In this section—boot camp centre provider means a person who was approved under repealed section 282A, as in force from time to time before the commencement, as a boot camp centre provider.prescribed entity see section 297D.service provider see section 297D.WHS entry permit holder see the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, schedule 5.s 285 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2007 No. 59s 76; 2012 No. 41s 42; 2013 No. 3s 61sch 2; 2016 No. 38s 50; 2019 No. 23s 28; 2024 No. 45s 128286Meaning of disclose for pt 9For this part, a person discloses information to someone else if the person—(a)orally discloses the information to the other person; or(b)produces to the other person, or gives the other person access to, a document containing the information; or(c)discloses the information to the other person in another way.
s 286 ins 2002 No. 39s 109Division 2Preservation of confidentiality generallypt 9 div 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 109287Application(1)This division applies to a person who has gained, gains, or has access to, confidential information relating to a child through involvement in the administration of this Act.(2)This division also applies to a person who has gained, gains, or has access to, confidential information relating to a child for the purpose of, or in the course of, providing counselling or support to a victim of an offence.s 287 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2024 No. 45s 129288Preservation of confidentialityThe person must not—(a)record or use the information, or intentionally disclose it to anyone, other than under this division; or(b)recklessly disclose the information to anyone.
Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.s 288 ins 2002 No. 39s 109289Recording, use or disclosure for authorised purposeThe person may record, use or disclose the information—(a)for a purpose of this Act; or(b)if the person is a member of the police service, for the purpose of the functions of the police service not involving publishing the information; or(c)if the person is a member of the community justice group in a child’s community, as part of making submissions about the child to—(i)a court or police officer under section 48AA(4)(a)(vii); or(ii)a court under section 150(3)(i); or
(d)if the person is a person mentioned in section 287(2) and the information was obtained from a victim of an offence, for the purpose of providing counselling or support to the victim; or(e)for the purpose of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 379; or(f)for statistical purposes, without revealing, or being likely to reveal, the identity of the child; or(g)when authorised by a court under section 234; or(h)in compliance with lawful process requiring production of documents or giving of evidence before a court or tribunal; or(i)as expressly permitted or required under this or another Act; or(j)when authorised under the regulations.
s 289 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86); 2007 No. 59s 77; 2019 No. 10s 35sch 1; 2019 No. 23s 29; 2020 No. 19s 166; 2021 No. 9s 30; 2024 No. 45s 130; 2024 No. 54s 34(1)(ca), (2) exp 30 April 2023 (see s 289(2))289AA Disclosure to the commissioner of the police service(1)The chief executive may disclose the information to the commissioner of the police service, for the purpose of the functions of the police service not involving publishing the information, if the chief executive is satisfied the disclosure is in the public interest.(2)This section does not apply to a disclosure that the department may make under the Justice and Other Information Disclosure Act 2008, part 2.s 289AA ins 2009 No. 34s 40289ADisclosure to another member of the community justice group in a child’s community(1)This section applies if the person is a member of the community justice group in a child’s community.(2)The person may disclose the information to another member of the community justice group.s 289A ins 2007 No. 59s 78290Disclosure to the child or with the child’s consent(1)The person may disclose the information to the child.(2)The person may disclose the information to someone else if the child consents to the disclosure after being told—(a)the information to be disclosed; and(b)to whom it is to be disclosed; and(c)the reason for the disclosure.
s 290 ins 2002 No. 39s 109291s 291 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2004 No. 13s 102sch 2pts 1–2om 2014 No. 28s 105sch 1292Disclosure to ensure someone’s safety(1)The chief executive may give written authority to a person to disclose confidential information if the chief executive is satisfied the disclosure is necessary to ensure a person’s safety.(2)The authorised person may disclose the information under the authority.s 292 ins 2002 No. 39s 109293Disclosure by chief executive to approved carers and othersIf the child has been, or is being, placed in care under the Child Protection Act 1999, section 82, the chief executive may disclose the information to—(a)for a placement in the care of a licensee—a person conducting the licensed care service; or(b)for a placement in the care of an entity conducting a departmental care service—a person conducting the service; or(c)for a placement in the care of an approved carer or other person—the approved carer or other person, or a person coordinating the placement.
s 293 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2005 No. 40s 69sch294Disclosure to law enforcement entity in another jurisdiction(1)The person may disclose the information to an officer of a department of another State responsible for the administration or enforcement of a law about child offenders.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to the disclosure, by a member of the police service, of information mentioned in section 295(1).s 294 ins 2002 No. 39s 109295Disclosure by police of information about cautions and restorative justice process referrals and restorative justice agreements(1)This section applies if the confidential information is information that identifies a child, or is likely to lead to the identification of a child, as a child who—(a)is to be or has been cautioned for an offence; or(b)has been referred to a restorative justice process; or(c)has made a restorative justice agreement.
(2)A member of the police service may disclose the information to—(a)a parent of the child; or(b)a complainant for the offence; or(c)the chief executive; or(d)a member of a police service of the Commonwealth or another State dealing with the child; or(e)a lawyer acting for the child; or(f)a person who has the function of investigating offences under an Act and who is dealing with the child.
(3)Subsection (2)(d) applies to information that is inadmissible in a proceeding against the child in Queensland only if the information is also inadmissible in a proceeding against the child in the Commonwealth or other State.(4)Also, a member of the police service may disclose the information to a person undertaking research if—(a)the research has been approved by the commissioner of the police service for the purpose of the disclosure; and(b)the person gives a written undertaking to preserve the confidentiality of the information and the anonymity of the person to whom the information relates.
(5)A person to whom information is disclosed under subsection (4) must not contravene the undertaking.Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.(6)The commissioner of the police service may approve research for subsection (4) if the commissioner is satisfied the research is genuine.s 295 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1; 2012 No. 41s 43; 2016 No. 39s 32296Disclosure by chief executive or convenor of information about restorative justice processes(1)This section applies if the confidential information is information gained by the chief executive or convenor in the convening of a conference or the managing of an alternative diversion program.(2)The chief executive or convenor may record, disclose or use the information—(a)for informing a referring authority about a referral made by it; or(b)with the agreement of all the participants to the conference; or(c)for this or another Act; or(d)for statistical purposes without revealing, or being likely to reveal, the identity of a person to whom the information relates; or(e)for an inquiry or proceeding about an offence happening in the conduct of the conference.
s 296 ins 2002 No. 39s 109amd 2012 No. 41s 44; 2016 No. 39s 33297Disclosure by chief executive of information for research purposes(1)The chief executive may disclose the information to a person undertaking research if—(a)the chief executive is satisfied the research is genuine; and(b)the person gives a written undertaking to preserve the confidentiality of the information and the anonymity of the person to whom the information relates.
(2)The person must not contravene the undertaking.Maximum penalty for subsection (2) (subject to part 7)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.s 297 ins 2002 No. 39s 109297AMaking information available for Child Protection Act 1999(1)The chief executive may, under arrangements made with the chief executive (child safety), make information, including confidential information, relating to a person, gained in the administration of this Act, available to officers of the department (child safety) for the purposes of the Child Protection Act 1999.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply to information about the identity of a detention centre employee who makes a report to the chief executive under section 268.(3)In this section—chief executive (child safety) means the chief executive of the department (child safety).department (child safety) means the department in which the Child Protection Act 1999 is administered.Note—The Child Protection Act 1999, chapter 6, part 6, restricts the use or disclosure of stated information and access to stated documents.s 297A ins 2007 No. 38s 147Division 2AInformation sharing and services coordination for children charged with offencespt 9 div 2A hdg ins 2019 No. 23s 30297B Purpose(1)The purpose of this division is to enable a coordinated response to the needs of children charged with offences.(2)The purpose is to be achieved by providing for an arrangement to be established under which—(a)services provided to the children by particular entities are coordinated; and(b)confidential information relating to the children may be shared between particular entities, while protecting the confidentiality of the information.
s 297B ins 2019 No. 23s 30297C Principle for sharing information(1)As well as the youth justice principles, it is a principle underlying this division that, whenever possible and practical, a person’s consent should be obtained before disclosing confidential information relating to the person to someone else.(2)However, this section does not prevent information relating to a person from being disclosed to someone else under this division if the person’s consent is not obtained before the disclosure.s 297C ins 2019 No. 23s 30297D Definitions for divisionIn this division—child charged with an offence see section 297E.non-government entity means an entity that is not a State or Commonwealth department or agency.prescribed entity means—(a)the chief executive of a department that is mainly responsible for any of the following matters—(i)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services;(ii)child protection services;(iii)community services;(iv)corrective services;(v)court services;(vi)disability services;(vii)education;(viii)housing services;(ix)public health services;(x)youth justice services; or
(b)the chief executive of another department that provides services to children; or(c)the commissioner of the police service; or(d)the chief executive officer of Mater Misericordiae Ltd ACN 096 708 922; or(e)a health service chief executive under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011; or(f)the chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency; or(g)the principal of an accredited school under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017; or(h)the public guardian; or(i)another entity prescribed by regulation.
s 297D def prescribed entity amd 2023 No. 3s 38; 2023 No. 14 s 47service provider means—(a)Legal Aid Queensland established under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997; or(b)a non-government entity that provides a service to children.Examples of a service that may be provided to children—•counselling•disability services•education or training services•health services•housing and homelessness services•legal services
s 297D ins 2019 No. 23s 30297E References to a child charged with an offenceFor this division, a reference to a child charged with an offence includes a reference to a child who—(a)was charged with an offence; and(b)is receiving, or is the subject of, a service provided for the purpose of—(i)dealing with the child under this Act for the offence; orExample—an assessment prepared for sentencing the child for the offence(ii)helping rehabilitate the child.Example—counselling and rehabilitation programs provided for the purpose of meeting particular needs of the child relevant to the child’s offending behaviour
s 297E ins 2019 No. 23s 30297F Establishment of arrangementsA chief executive of a department who is a prescribed entity may establish an arrangement to enable prescribed entities and service providers to—(a)coordinate the provision of services (including assessments and referrals) to meet the needs of children charged with offences; and(b)provide information that may be used by courts in making bail or sentencing decisions for children; and(c)share relevant information with each other for the purpose of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).
s 297F ins 2019 No. 23s 30297G Disclosing, recording or using information for particular purposes(1)This section applies to a prescribed entity or service provider (each the holder) that holds confidential information relating to a child charged with an offence.(2)The holder may, under an arrangement established under section 297F, disclose the information to another prescribed entity or service provider (each the recipient) if the holder reasonably believes the information may help the recipient to—(a)participate in case planning for the child; or(b)assess the child’s needs; or(c)ensure a court is able to take into account the child’s needs; or(d)provide appropriate referrals for the child; or(e)deliver services, programs or support for the child; or(f)address the child’s health needs or disability needs so far as they are relevant to the child’s previous, or possible future, offending behaviour.
(3)The holder may, under an arrangement established under section 297F, record or use the information for a purpose stated in subsection (2)(a) to (f).(4)Subsections (2) and (3) apply subject to any limitations prescribed by regulation about how, or the circumstances in which, a prescribed entity or service provider may disclose, record or use confidential information under this section.s 297G ins 2019 No. 23s 30297H Interaction with other laws(1)This division does not limit a power or obligation under another Act or law to disclose information.(2)This division applies subject to the following provisions—(a)the Child Protection Act 1999, chapter 6, part 6, division 2, subdivision 1;(b)the Criminal Code, section 590AX;(c)the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1984, section 24A;(d)the Evidence Act 1977, sections 21AZB, 21AZC, 93AA and 103Q;(e)the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997, sections 75 and 82.
(3)Subject to subsection (2), this division applies to information despite any other law that would otherwise prohibit or restrict the giving of the information.(4)However, if a person may claim privilege in relation to information under another Act or law, the privilege is not affected only because the information may be, or is, disclosed under this division.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared that nothing in this division requires an entity to disclose information.Example—A person may decide to withhold information that may be disclosed under this division because the information is subject to legal professional privilege.s 297H ins 2019 No. 23s 30amd 2022 No. 12s 52sch 1pt 2; 2022 No. 7s 132sch 1Division 3Confidentiality in relation to proceedingspt 9 div 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 109298Disclosure of information to court or tribunal(1)A person is not required to disclose confidential information relating to a child, or the identity of a detention centre employee who has made a report to the chief executive under section 268, to a court or tribunal unless the court or tribunal orders the disclosure.(2)A court or tribunal may order the disclosure only if it considers the disclosure—(a)is necessary for a purpose of this Act; or(b)would be in the interests of justice.
s 298 ins 2002 No. 39s 109299Production of department’s records(1)This section applies if a party to a proceeding in a court or tribunal requires, under applicable rules—(a)the chief executive to produce to the court, tribunal or party a document in the department’s records under this Act in relation to a child; or(b)a government entity to produce to the court, tribunal or party a document mentioned in paragraph (a) that has been given to the entity under division 2.
(2)The requirement must describe the document to be produced—(a)by reference to the person or persons to whom it relates; and(b)by general reference to the circumstances to which it relates; and(c)by stating the period to which the requirement relates.
(3)For subsection (2)(b), the requirement must show the circumstances to be relevant to the proceeding.(4)A person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose or make use of information obtained under the requirement other than for a purpose connected with the proceeding.Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.(5)Despite any Act to the contrary, if a document in the department’s records under this Act about a child is produced in a proceeding in a court, an officer of the court must not make the document available for inspection to any person other than a party to the proceeding or a party’s legal representative.Maximum penalty for subsection (5) (subject to part 7)—50 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.s 299 ins 2002 No. 39s 109299As 299A ins 2014 No. 9s 21om 2016 No. 38s 51Division 4Other matters relating to confidential informationpt 9 div 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 109300Identity of officer making a report under s 268(1)This section applies if a detention centre employee makes a report to the chief executive under section 268.(2)The person who receives the report, or a person who becomes aware of the officer’s identity, must not disclose the officer’s identity to another person unless—(a)the disclosure is made in the course of performing functions under this Act; or(b)the disclosure is expressly permitted or required under an Act.
Maximum penalty for subsection (2) (subject to part 7)—40 penalty units.s 300 ins 2002 No. 39s 109301Prohibition of publication of identifying information about a child(1)A person must not publish identifying information about a child.Maximum penalty (subject to part 7)—(a)for an individual—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment; or(b)for a corporation—1,000 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to—(a)publication in a way permitted by a court order; or(b)publication under written authority given under subsection (3).
(3)The chief executive may give written authority to a person to publish identifying information about a child if the chief executive is satisfied the publication is necessary to ensure a person’s safety.s 301 ins 2002 No. 39s 109sub 2014 No. 9s 22amd 2016 No. 38s 52301AProtection from liability(1)This section applies to a person who—(a)is a member of the community justice group in a child’s community; and(b)is responsible for the making of a submission about the child to—(i)a court or a police officer under section 48AA(4)(a)(vii); or(ii)a court under section 150(3)(i).
(2)For subsection (1)(b), it does not matter that the person did not personally make the submission to the court or the police officer.(3)The person is not civilly liable for an act done, or an omission made, honestly and without negligence in relation to the making of the submission.s 301A ins 2007 No. 59s 79amd 2019 No. 10s 35sch 1; 2019 No. 23s 48 sch 1pt 2; 2020 No. 19s 167; 2021 No. 9s 31; 2024 No. 54s 35Part 9AProvisions for declared emergencies and disasterspt 9A hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48Division 1Preliminarypt 9A div 1 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301BDefinitions for partIn this part—adversely affected, for a detention centre, see section 301F(1) and (2).declared emergency means—(a)a declared public health emergency under the Public Health Act 2005; or(b)a disaster situation declared under the Disaster Management Act 2003; or(c)an emergency situation or terrorist emergency declared to exist under the Public Safety Preservation Act 1986; or(d)a biosecurity emergency order or movement control order under the Biosecurity Act 2014 if the order prohibits or restricts individuals from entering or leaving a place.
disaster means any of the following, whether occurring naturally or caused by human acts or omissions—(a)a cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm, storm tide, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption or other natural happening;(b)an explosion or fire;(c)a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or gas leak;(d)an infestation, plague or epidemic;(e)a failure of, or disruption to, an essential service or infrastructure;(f)an attack against the State;(g)another event similar to an event mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (f).
disaster-affected detention centre means a detention centre declared to be a disaster-affected detention centre under—(a)a temporary detention centre declaration; or(b)a regulation made under section 301N.
emergency period means the period for which a declared emergency is in effect.temporary detention centre means a place declared to be a temporary detention centre under—(a)a temporary detention centre declaration; or(b)a regulation made under section 301N.
temporary detention centre declaration see section 301G(4).s 301B ins 2023 No. 14s 48Division 2Restorative justice processespt 9A div 2 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301CConference agreement reached at conference held during emergency period(1)This section applies—(a)to a conference agreement made at a conference held during the emergency period for a declared emergency; and(b)if, because of the declared emergency, it was necessary for 1 or more of the persons entitled to participate in the conference, who chose to participate, to participate by audio link or audiovisual link.
(2)For section 36(2), the requirement that the conference agreement must be signed by a particular person, other than the convenor of the conference, is taken to be satisfied if the convenor notes on the agreement that the person has agreed to the agreement.(3)The convenor of the conference is taken to have complied with section 36(4) if, promptly after the conference, the convenor gives a copy of the conference agreement to each person who is required to sign the agreement under that section.(4)In this section—audio link means facilities, including telephone, that enable reasonably contemporaneous and continuous audio communication between persons at different places.audiovisual link means facilities that enable reasonably contemporaneous and continuous audio and visual communication between persons at different places.s 301C ins 2023 No. 14s 48Division 3Staffing detention centre during emergency periodpt 9A div 3 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301DAppointment of temporary detention centre employees during emergency period(1)The chief executive may, during an emergency period, appoint an appropriately qualified person as a temporary detention centre employee.(2)However, subsection (1) applies only if the chief executive is satisfied the appointment is reasonably necessary for—(a)the security and management of 1 or more detention centres; and(b)the safe custody and wellbeing of children detained in 1 or more detention centres.
(3)A temporary detention centre employee is appointed under this Act and not the Public Service Act 2008.(4)A temporary detention centre employee holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided for by this Act, decided by the chief executive.(5)Unless an appointment under subsection (1) is sooner revoked, the appointment ends on—(a)the day emergency period ends; or(b)the earlier day stated in the instrument of appointment.
(6)The chief executive must revoke an appointment under subsection (1) if satisfied the appointment is no longer reasonably necessary for the purpose mentioned in subsection (2).s 301D ins 2023 No. 14s 48301EFunctions and powers of temporary detention centre employees(1)A person appointed as a temporary detention centre employee is taken to be a detention centre employee under this Act.(2)The chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s powers under this Act to an appropriately qualified temporary detention centre employee.(3)In this section—temporary detention centre employee means a person appointed as a temporary detention centre employee under section 301D.s 301E ins 2023 No. 14s 48Division 4Detention centres adversely affected by disasterspt 9A div 4 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48Subdivision 1Declaring disaster-affected detention centre and place to be temporary detention centrept 9A div 4 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301FWhen is detention centre adversely affected by disaster(1)A detention centre is adversely affected by a disaster that has happened, is happening or is likely to happen if—(a)the disaster, or the impact or likely impact of the disaster, poses an imminent serious risk to the life, health or safety of detainees or staff at a detention centre; and(b)it is necessary to evacuate all or some of the detainees or staff from the detention centre to protect their lives, health or safety.
Example of a disaster that is likely to happen—An area that is not currently flooded is predicted to be flooded in a number of days because of heavy rains falling in the area and flood waters flowing downstream to the area.(2)A detention centre is also adversely affected by a disaster that has happened if—(a)the disaster or the impact of the disaster—(i)has caused widespread or severe loss of, or damage to, property at the detention centre; or (ii)has caused widespread or severe damage to the environment in the area in which the detention centre is located; or(iii)poses a serious risk to the life, health or safety of detainees or staff at the detention centre; and
(b)because of the loss or damage, or risk, it is not possible, or likely not to be possible, for the chief executive to ensure—(i)the security and management of the detention centre; or (ii)the safe custody and wellbeing of the detainees at the detention centre.
s 301F ins 2023 No. 14s 48301GTemporary detention centre declaration(1)This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied a detention centre is adversely affected.(2)The chief executive may, with the approval of the Minister and by signed writing, declare—(a)the detention centre to be a disaster-affected detention centre; and(b)1 or more places selected under section 301H as a temporary detention centre for the disaster-affected detention centre.
(3)A declaration under subsection (2) must state the following—(a)the nature of the disaster;(b)the name of the detention centre;(c)the name and location of the place or places declared as a temporary detention centre;(d)the duration of the declaration.
(4)A declaration under subsection (2) is a temporary detention centre declaration.s 301G ins 2023 No. 14s 48301HPlace selected to be temporary detention centre(1)A place selected to be a temporary detention centre for a disaster-affected detention centre must be the place that, in the circumstances and in the chief executive’s opinion, is the most suitable place to be used as a temporary detention centre of the places available to be used for that purpose of which the chief executive is aware.(2)In forming an opinion about a place under subsection (1), the chief executive must consider the following matters—(a)the nature of the disaster and its impact on the disaster-affected detention centre;(b)how urgently, and for how long, a place is likely to be required to be a temporary detention centre;(c)the number of children who are likely to be required to be detained in a temporary detention centre and the programs and services the children are likely to require;(d)the places that are available to be used as a temporary detention centre;(e)for each place available to be used as a temporary detention centre of which the chief executive is aware—(i)the purpose for which the place is ordinarily used; and(ii)the uses of the place that are allowed under a planning law, including an instrument or approval, or condition imposed, under a planning law; and(iii)the facilities available at the place to accommodate children who may be detained at the place, to provide programs and services to the children and to secure the place as a temporary detention centre; and(iv)the purposes for which other places in the same area are ordinarily used and the impact that the use of the place as a temporary detention centre will have on the use of the other places; andExamples of the impact of the use of the place as a temporary detention centre on other places—•the impact on the use of other places in the same area for residential purposes, a school, child care centre or aged care facility•the impact of additional traffic and car parking requirements on road use in the same area•the impact of noise or outdoor security lighting on the use of other places in the same area
(v)the extent to which the youth justice principles would be able to be complied with in relation to each child detained at the place; and(vi)the extent to which the place is compatible with the human rights of the detainees, staff of the disaster-affected detention centre and individuals in the community.
(3)In this section—planning law means—(a)the Economic Development Act 2012; or(b)the Planning Act 2016; or(c)the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971.
s 301H ins 2023 No. 14s 48301INotice of declaration(1)As soon as practicable after a temporary detention centre declaration is made, the chief executive must—(a)publish the declaration on the department’s website; and(b)publish notice of the declaration in the gazette.
(2)However, if the declaration can not, for technical or other reasons, be conveniently published on the department’s website, it must be published—(a)in another way decided by the chief executive; and(b)on the department’s website as soon as practicable.
(3)Failure to comply with subsection (1)(b) does not invalidate the declaration.s 301I ins 2023 No. 14s 48301JDuration of declaration(1)A temporary detention centre declaration takes effect when it is first published—(a)on the department’s website under section 301I(1)(a); or(b)in another way decided by the chief executive under section 301I(2)(a).
(2)The declaration ends on the earliest of the following days—(a)the day the declaration is revoked under section 301L;(b)for a declaration that is extended or further extended under section 301K—(i)the day that is 21 days after the day the declaration was made; or(ii)otherwise—the day the extended or further extended period of the declaration ends;
(c)the day that is 7 days after the day the declaration was made.
s 301J ins 2023 No. 14s 48301KExtension or further extension of declaration(1)This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied that a detention centre the subject of a temporary detention centre declaration continues to be adversely affected.(2)The chief executive may, with the approval of the Minister and by signed writing, extend, or further extend, the period of the temporary detention centre declaration by up to 7 days. (3)The total period of the declaration and any extension or further extension must not be more than 21 days.(4)The chief executive must publish an extension or further extension under subsection (2) on the department’s website as soon as practicable after it is made.(5)However, if the extension or further extension can not, for technical or other reasons, be conveniently published on the department’s website, it must be published—(a)in another way decided by the chief executive; and(b)on the department’s website as soon as practicable.
(6)The extension or further extension takes effect when it is first published—(a)on the department’s website under subsection (4); or(b)in another way decided by the chief executive under subsection (5)(a).
s 301K ins 2023 No. 14s 48301LRevoking declaration—detention centre no longer adversely affectedThe chief executive must revoke a temporary detention centre declaration for a disaster-affected detention centre if the chief executive is satisfied—(a)the detention centre is no longer adversely affected; and(b)the place declared as a temporary detention centre is no longer needed for the detention of children who would otherwise be detained at the disaster-affected detention centre.
s 301L ins 2023 No. 14s 48301MRevoking declaration—more suitable place to be temporary detention centre(1)This section applies if—(a)a temporary detention centre declaration declares a place as a temporary detention centre for a disaster-affected detention centre; and(b)the chief executive is satisfied—(i)the detention centre continues to be adversely affected; and(ii)another place selected under section 301H is more suitable to be a temporary detention centre than the place declared under the declaration.
(2)The chief executive may—(a)revoke the temporary detention centre declaration; and(b)make a temporary detention centre declaration under section 301G in relation to another place selected under section 301H.
s 301M ins 2023 No. 14s 48Subdivision 2Declaration by regulationpt 9A div 4 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301NRegulation may declare disaster-affected detention centre and place to be temporary detention centre(1)A regulation may declare—(a)a detention centre to be a disaster-affected detention centre; and(b)1 or more places as a temporary detention centre for the disaster-affected detention centre.
(2)The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) only if the Minister is satisfied—(a)the detention centre is adversely affected by a disaster that has happened; and(b)a place being declared as a temporary detention centre has been selected under section 301H.
(3)A regulation made under subsection (1) must state when the declaration ends.s 301N ins 2023 No. 14s 48301OMinister must recommend making of regulation declaring another place as temporary detention centre(1)This section applies if—(a)a regulation made under section 301N declares a place to be a temporary detention centre for a disaster-affected detention centre; and(b)the Minister is satisfied—(i)the disaster-affected detention centre continues to be adversely affected; and(ii)another place selected under section 301H is more suitable to be a temporary detention centre than the place declared by the regulation; and(iii)it is appropriate in the circumstances to relocate the temporary detention centre to a temporary detention centre at the other place.
(2)The Minister must recommend to the Governor in Council the making of—(a)a regulation to end the declaration of the place as a temporary detention centre; and(b)another regulation under section 301N in relation to the more suitable place.
s 301O ins 2023 No. 14s 48301PMinister must recommend making of regulation to end declaration(1)This section applies if—(a)a regulation made under section 301N declares a place to be a temporary detention centre for a disaster-affected detention centre; and(b)the Minister is satisfied—(i)the disaster-affected detention centre is no longer adversely affected; and(ii)the place is no longer needed for the detention of children who would have otherwise been detained at the detention centre.
(2)The Minister must recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation to end the declaration of the place as a temporary detention centre.s 301P ins 2023 No. 14s 48Subdivision 3Generalpt 9A div 4 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 48301QEffect of declaration(1)For this Act, a temporary detention centre is taken to be—(a)for a declaration under a temporary detention centre declaration—the disaster-affected detention centre in relation to which the declaration was made; or(b)for a declaration under a regulation—the disaster-affected detention centre stated in the regulation.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), a child who would otherwise be detained at the disaster-affected detention centre may be detained at the temporary detention centre without the chief executive—(a)making a decision or direction under section 265; or(b)being given a document mentioned in section 266(2).
(3)The chief executive must carry out the chief executive’s responsibilities mentioned in sections 263 and 302 in relation to the temporary detention centre to the greatest extent practicable in the circumstances.s 301Q ins 2023 No. 14s 48301RReview of suitability of place to be temporary detention centre(1)This section applies if a place is declared to be a temporary detention centre for a disaster-affected detention centre.(2)The chief executive must regularly review—(a)whether the disaster-affected detention centre continues to be adversely affected; and(b)whether the place continues to be needed for the detention of children who otherwise would have been detained at the disaster-affected detention centre; and(c)whether, considering the matters mentioned in section 301H—(i)the place is the most suitable place to be a temporary detention centre; or(ii)there is another place that is more suitable to be a temporary detention centre.
s 301R ins 2023 No. 14s 48301SParticular entities to be notified about declaration(1)This section applies if either of the following events (each a declaration event) happens—(a)a temporary detention centre declaration is made, or is extended or further extended under section 301K; or(b)a regulation is made under section 301N.
(2)As soon as practicable after the declaration event happens, the chief executive must give a notice about the declaration event to each of the following entities—(a)the chief executive of the department that is mainly responsible for any of the following matters—(i)child protection services;(ii)court services;(iii)education;(iv)health;(v)planning;
(b)the chief executive officer of the local government for the local government area in which the temporary detention centre the subject of the declaration or regulation is located;(c)the chief psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act 2016;(d)the commissioner of the police service;(e)the Queensland Family and Child Commission under the Family and Child Commission Act 2014;(f)the director of public prosecutions;(g)the human rights commissioner;(h)the inspector of detention services;(i)the following judicial officers—(i)the Chief Justice of Queensland;(ii)the Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland;(iii)the Chief Magistrate;(iv)the president of the Childrens Court;
(j)the ombudsman;(k)the public guardian;(l)the following legal entities—(i)the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd ACN 116 314 562;(ii)the Bar Association of Queensland ACN 009 717 739;(iii)Legal Aid Queensland;(iv)the Queensland Law Society.Note—See the Legal Profession Act 2007, section 679(2).
s 301S ins 2023 No. 14s 48amd 2024 No. 45s 130APart 10General302Programs and services for children(1)The chief executive must establish—(a)programs and services necessary to give effect to any order or direction under this Act; and(b)programs and services to support, help, and reintegrate into the community children who have committed offences.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), the chief executive must decide the activities that are to comprise community service for every community service order.(3)The chief executive may establish any other programs and services for children who have committed offences.(4)The chief executive must monitor the operation of each program and service to ensure it achieves the purpose for which it was established in a way that complies with the youth justice principles.(5)The chief executive may exercise a power under subsection (1) or (2) in or outside Queensland or Australia.s 302 (prev s 224A) ins 1996 No. 22s 81amd 1998 No. 39s 59; 2002 No. 39s 110(1)renum 2002 No. 39s 110(2)amd 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38302AChief executive may seek contact information for victims of offences(1)The chief executive may, by written notice given to the scheme manager, require the scheme manager to give the chief executive contact information for victims of an offence committed by a child.(2)However, a requirement under subsection (1) only applies for a victim if the victim consents to his or her contact information being given to the chief executive.(3)In this section—scheme manager means the scheme manager under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009, schedule 3.s 302A ins 2016 No. 39s 34303Chief executive must collect and keep information(1)The chief executive must—(a)collect the information prescribed under a regulation about children dealt with under this Act; and(b)keep the information for the time prescribed under a regulation.
(2)A regulation may also provide for requirements about giving reports about the information or publishing the information.(3)Subsection (2) applies subject to section 301.s 303 ins 2002 No. 39s 111amd 2014 No. 9s 23; 2016 No. 38s 53304Police may help in keeping child in custodyNothing in this Act stops the commissioner of the police service entering into arrangements with the chief executive under which the commissioner holds a child in custody for the chief executive.s 304 ins 1996 No. 22s 81amd 1998 No. 39s 60305Parent entitled to know of whereabouts of child in custody(1)A parent of a child who is being held in custody on being arrested for an offence, or on an order made under this Act, may request the chief executive to inform the parent of the whereabouts of the child.(2)The chief executive on request must give the information to the parent if the child is in the chief executive’s custody, or the chief executive knows where the child is.s 305 amd 1996 No. 22s 82; 1998 No. 39s 61305AOngoing obligation to report harm to children in former boot camp centres(1)If a former boot camp centre employee is or becomes aware, or reasonably suspects, that a child has suffered harm while participating in the residential phase for a former boot camp program, the former boot camp centre employee must immediately, unless the former boot camp centre employee has a reasonable excuse, report the harm or suspected harm to the chief executive.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)It is immaterial how the harm was caused.(3)It is a reasonable excuse, for the former boot camp centre employee not to report the harm or suspected harm, that reporting of the harm or suspected harm might tend to incriminate the employee.(4)Subsection (1) does not apply if the former boot camp centre employee knows or reasonably considers that the chief executive is aware of the harm or suspected harm.(5)In this section—boot camp program means a program approved as a boot camp program under repealed section 226E as in force from time to time before the commencement.former boot camp centre means a place that was operated by a former boot camp centre provider from which services and facilities necessary for the residential phase for a boot camp program were provided.former boot camp centre employee means a person who was employed at a former boot camp centre.former boot camp centre provider means a person who was approved under repealed section 282A, as in force from time to time before the commencement, as a boot camp centre provider.harm, to a child, is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing.residential phase, for a boot camp program, means the 1 month placement mentioned in repealed section 226E(3)(a) as in force from time to time before the commencement.s 305A ins 2016 No. 38s 54305BComplaint about boot camp programs(1)A child or a parent of a child who participated in a boot camp program may complain about a matter that affects the child.(2)The chief executive must issue written instructions on how a complaint may be made and dealt with, which may include that the complaint must be made to a child advocacy officer or other appropriate authority.(3)Despite subsection (2), a child is entitled to complain directly to a child advocacy officer.(4)The chief executive need not deal with a complaint that the chief executive reasonably believes to be trivial or made only to cause annoyance.(5)The chief executive must tell the person who made the complaint under subsection (1), how the complaint will be dealt with.(6)The chief executive is taken to have complied with subsection (2) if the chief executive issued written instructions under repealed section 282J as in force immediately before the commencement.(7)In this section—boot camp program see section 305A(5).s 305B ins 2016 No. 38s 54306Approved formsThe chief executive may approve forms for use under this Act.s 306 sub 1996 No. 22s 83; 1998 No. 39s 63307Evidence(1)This section applies to any proceeding.(2)It is unnecessary to prove the appointment of a department’s chief executive, a public service officer, a community visitor (child), child advocacy officer or anyone appointed under this Act.(3)It is not necessary to prove the authority of any person to take any action under this Act.(4)Subsection (2) or (3) does not apply if a party to the proceeding, by reasonable notice, requires the appointment or authority to be proved.(5)This section does not affect a person’s right to adduce evidence to disprove the appointment or authority.s 307 amd 1996 No. 22s 84; 1998 No. 39s 64; 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3; 2014 No. 26s 287308Proceeding for offence(1)A proceeding for an offence against this Act must be taken in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886.(2)In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, a police officer or a public service officer may appear for the prosecution even though not a complainant or arresting officer.(3)A reference in this Act to a lawyer acting for a party includes anyone appearing for the prosecution under subsection (2).s 308 amd 1996 No. 22s 85; 1998 No. 39s 65; 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1309Extension of time for payment of amountsThe proper officer of a court by which a person is ordered to pay an amount under this Act by way of fine, restitution or compensation on application in writing made by any party to the proceeding in which the order was made may extend the period in which the person is required to pay the amount subject to conditions if any that the proper officer considers just.310Enforcement of child paymentsIf an order is made by a court under this Act requiring a child to pay to the State or to any person an amount of money by way of fine, restitution or compensation—(a)the amount ordered to be paid constitutes a debt owing to the State or other person by the child; and(b)the order may be filed in the registry of a Magistrates Court under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921; and(c)on being so filed, the order is taken to be an order properly made by the Magistrates Court under that Act and may be enforced as an order so made.
311Enforcement of sentence by calendarDespite a provision of this Act requiring a court to issue or order the issue of a warrant to have a child taken into custody and delivered to a detention centre to serve a period of detention, the court need not act under the provision if a calendar or other document of the registrar or other official of the court has the same effect.312DelegationThe chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s powers under this Act to an appropriately qualified public service employee.s 312 ins 1998 No. 39s 66amd 2023 No. 14s 49313Delegation of powers by proper officer(1)A proper officer may delegate the proper officer’s powers under this Act to a public service officer mentioned in subsection (2) if the public service officer is a justice.(2)If the proper officer is—(a)the registrar, sheriff or deputy sheriff—the powers may be delegated to a public service officer employed in the registry of the court concerned; or(b)the clerk of the court—the powers may be delegated to a public service officer employed in the registry of the court concerned.
s 313 ins 1998 No. 39s 66amd 2008 No. 59s 139sch313A Review of particular matters(1)The Minister must review the operation of sections 263A and 263B to the extent the sections relate to the use of body-worn cameras by detention centre employees.(2)In carrying out the review, the Minister must consider the effect of the use of body-worn cameras by detention centre employees on the privacy of children detained in detention centres.(3)The review must be completed as soon as practicable after the day that is 2 years after the commencement.s 313A ins 2019 No. 23s 5A314Regulations(1)The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purpose of this Act.(2)Without limiting the power conferred by subsection (1), the Governor in Council may make regulations in relation to the matters set out in schedule 2.s 314 amd 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3; 2002 No. 39s 113Part 11Transitional and validation provisionspt 11 hdg ins 1998 No. 39s 67amd 2023 No. 21s 81Division 1Transitional provision for Juvenile Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1996pt 11 div 1 hdg ins 1998 No. 39s 67315Application of Act to matters before Juvenile Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1996(1)This Act as amended by a provision of the amendment Act applies to an offence committed, and proceeding started, before the commencement of the provision.(2)However—(a)a person can not be sentenced more severely for an offence committed before the commencement of a provision of the amendment Act than would have been the case if the provision had not been enacted; and(b)a caution administered before the commencement of section 18N or 18O can not be disclosed to a court or anyone after the commencement of the section if the disclosure could not have been made if the section had not been enacted.(c)a parent of a child can not be ordered under section 259 to pay compensation for an offence committed by the child before the commencement of section 63 of the amendment Act that the parent could not have been ordered to pay before the commencement.Note—Sections 18N and 18O commenced on 15 August 1996 and were repealed by the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2002.
(3)Subsection (2)(a) is about punishment level and does not stop a court making orders against anyone of a type or number only available because of the amendment Act.(4)In this section—amendment Act means the Juvenile Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1996.s 315 ins 1996 No. 22s 86amd 2002 No. 39s 114Division 2Transitional provisions for Juvenile Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1998pt 11 div 2 hdg ins 1998 No. 39s 68316Transfer of staff(1)The purpose of this section is to transfer officers and employees of Queensland Corrections to the public service because of the change to the chief executive’s functions under the Juvenile Justice Legislation Amendment Act 1998.(2)On the commencement of this section, the following persons become public service employees employed in the department—(a)persons who, immediately before the commencement, were officers or employees of Queensland Corrections employed as members of the staff of detention centres;(b)persons decided by the Governor in Council who, immediately before the commencement, were employed by Queensland Corrections.
(3)Appointments for subsection (2) are to be made under the Public Service Act 2008.(4)The remuneration under the Public Service Act 2008 of a person under an appointment under subsection (3) must not be less than the remuneration to which the person would have been entitled if the person’s employment as an officer or employee of Queensland Corrections had continued.(5)The person may claim against the department all entitlements accrued as an officer or employee of Queensland Corrections.(6)The person’s leave entitlements are to be calculated as if previous service as an officer of the public service and service as an officer or employee of the Queensland Corrective Services Commission or Queensland Corrections and service as a public service employee were continuous service as a public service employee.(7)To remove any doubt, it is declared that for this section an officer or employee of Queensland Corrections includes a person appointed under a fixed-term contract of employment.(8)In this section—remuneration means total remuneration including entitlements.s 316 ins 1998 No. 39s 68amd 2009 No. 25s 83sch317Disciplinary proceedings(1)This section applies to a person who becomes a public service employee under section 316(2).(2)Disciplinary proceedings may be taken against the person after the commencement of this section for a disciplinary matter that happened while the person was an officer or employee of Queensland Corrections as if the person were a public service employee at the time the matter happened.s 317 ins 1998 No. 39s 68318Transfer of amounts held on trust for detainees(1)This section applies to all amounts that, immediately before the commencement of this section, were credited to the detainees trust fund kept by the Queensland Corrective Services Commission under the Corrective Services (Administration) Act 1988, section 51.(2)The commission must, on the commencement of this section, transfer the amounts to the detainees trust fund kept by the chief executive under this Act.s 318 ins 1998 No. 39s 68319Termination of contracts(1)The detention centre contracts are terminated.(2)The State does not incur liability because of the termination.(3)In this section—detention centre contracts means the following contracts entered into between the Queensland Corrective Services Commission and Queensland Corrections—(a)a contract dated 29 August 1997 for the operation and management of the John Oxley Youth Detention Centre;(b)a contract dated 29 August 1997 for the operation and management of the Sir Leslie Wilson Youth Detention Centre;(c)a contract dated 29 August 1997 for the operation and management of the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre.
s 319 ins 1998 No. 39s 68Division 3Transitional provisions for the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2002pt 11 div 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 1Interpretationpt 11 div 3 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115320Definitions for pt 11, div 3In this division—amending Act means the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2002.amendment means an amendment carried out by the amending Act.amendment provision means a provision of the amending Act.current means—(a)for a provision or Act—as in existence immediately before the relevant commencement; or(b)for a decision, warning, notification or document—in effect immediately before the relevant commencement; or(c)for an order or warrant—in force immediately before the relevant commencement; or(d)for a proceeding—started but not completed before the relevant commencement.
new, for a provision or Act, means as in existence from the relevant commencement.relevant commencement—(a)for the definitions community conference, community conference agreement and community conference convenor in this section, means the commencement of the definitions conference, conference agreement and convenor under section 5 of the amending Act; or(b)for other definitions in this section, means the relevant commencement as defined in the provision for which the definition is being applied.
s 320 def relevant commencement ins 2002 No. 39s 115 (amd 2003 No. 37s 84(1))s 320 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 2Referencespt 11 div 3 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115321References to community conference(1)This section applies—(a)from the relevant commencement; and(b)to any current Act, community conference agreement or other instrument or document; and(c)to any new Act, youth justice conference agreement or other instrument or document.
(2)A reference to a community conference, a community conference agreement or a community conference convenor, may, if the context permits, be taken to include a reference to a youth justice conference, a youth justice conference agreement and a youth justice conference convenor (or coordinator).(3)A reference to a youth justice conference, a youth justice conference agreement or a youth justice conference convenor (or coordinator), may, if the context permits, be taken to include a reference to a community conference, a community conference agreement and a community conference convenor.(4)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts section 34 in this Act.s 321 ins 2002 No. 39s 115322Immediate release orders and fixed release orders(1)From the relevant commencement, a reference in a current Act or document to an immediate release order may, if the context permits, be taken to include a reference to a conditional release order.(2)From the relevant commencement, a reference in a current Act or document to a fixed release order may, if the context permits, be taken to include a reference to a supervised release order.(3)A fixed release order in force immediately before the relevant commencement is, from the relevant commencement, a supervised release order.(4)A contravention of a fixed release order before the relevant commencement may be dealt with under this Act as a contravention of a supervised release order.(5)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of—(a)for subsection (1)—section 86 of the amending Act; or(b)for subsections (2) to (4)—section 94 of the amending Act.
s 322 ins 2002 No. 39s 115 (amd 2003 No. 37s 84(2)–(5))323References to attendance notices(1)From the relevant commencement, a reference in a current Act or document to an attendance notice may, if the context permits, be taken to include a reference to a notice to appear.(2)An attendance notice issued under the current Act is, for all proceedings taken on the notice from the relevant commencement, taken to be a notice to appear issued under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 382.(3)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 9 of the amending Act.s 323 ins 2002 No. 39s 115amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)Subdivision 3Investigation provisionspt 11 div 3 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115324Statements(1)From the relevant commencement, new part 2, division 5 applies to all statements to which it is expressed to apply made after the relevant commencement, whether or not the offence to which the statement relates was committed before or after the relevant commencement.(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts part 2, division 5 in this Act.s 324 ins 2002 No. 39s 115325Identifying particulars(1)From the relevant commencement, new part 2, division 4 may be relied on by a police officer to make an application in relation to any charge to which it is expressed to apply—(a)whether the charge relates to an offence committed before or after the relevant commencement; and(b)whether or not an application has already been made under current part 1B, division 2.Editor’s note—part 1B (Investigation provisions), division 2 (Fingerprints and palmprints) (Note—These are the headings immediately before the relevant commencement.)
(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts part 2, division 4 in this Act.s 325 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 4Cautions and community conferencespt 11 div 3 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115326Cautioning(1)From the relevant commencement, new part 2, division 2 applies to a police officer for the purpose of giving a caution after the relevant commencement, whether the offence was committed before or after the relevant commencement.(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts part 2, division 2 in this Act.s 326 ins 2002 No. 39s 115327Community conferencing(1)From the relevant commencement, new part 2, division 3, new part 3 and new part 7, division 2 apply in relation to an offence, even if the offence was—(a)committed before the relevant commencement; or(b)referred for a community conference before the relevant commencement.
(2)If a community conference agreement is made before the relevant commencement, from the relevant commencement—(a)the agreement is taken to be a youth justice conference agreement; and(b)the child who made the agreement is, in relation to the agreement, subject to the provisions of this Act about youth justice conference agreements as if the agreement were made after the relevant commencement.
(3)If—(a)before the relevant commencement—(i)an offence was referred to a community conference; and(ii)any possible procedure relating to the reference had not been finalised; and
(b)subsection (2) does not apply;
from the relevant commencement, the provisions of the new Act apply as if the offence had been referred for a youth justice conference after the relevant commencement.(4)The amending Act has no effect on the validity of anything done in relation to the referral under the current Act and no step in the process of a referral is required to be taken again because of the amending Act.(5)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts part 2, division 3 and part 3 in this Act and the commencement of sections 55 to 63 of the amending Act.s 327 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 5Start of proceedingspt 11 div 3 sdiv 5 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115328Start of proceedings by a police officer(1)From the relevant commencement, new part 2, division 1 and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, chapter 14 apply to a police officer in relation to the start of proceedings against a child even if the offence was committed before the relevant commencement.(2)Subsection (1) does not affect anything done by a police officer before the relevant commencement.(3)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 7 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts part 2, division 1 in this Act.s 328 ins 2002 No. 39s 115amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)Subdivision 6Bail and custody of childrenpt 11 div 3 sdiv 6 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115329Police decision about bail or a related matter(1)From the relevant commencement, a current decision that was made under the Bail Act 1980, section 7 in relation to a child is taken to have been made under section 50.(2)If the decision was to release the child on bail, the bail is taken to have been granted under section 52.(3)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 123 of the amending Act.s 329 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 7Jurisdiction and proceedingspt 11 div 3 sdiv 7 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115330Generally in relation to new pt 6(1)Unless otherwise provided, a provision of new part 6 applies from the relevant commencement to all proceedings to which it is stated to apply—(a)whether current or otherwise; and(b)whether the proceeding relates to an offence committed before or after the commencement; and(c)whether or not the proceeding follows any form of appeal or review.
(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 26 of the amending Act.s 330 ins 2002 No. 39s 115331Transitional provision for current pt 4, divs 2–5(1)This section applies to a committal proceeding, after the relevant commencement, in which a child appears charged with an indictable offence before a Childrens Court magistrate if, before the relevant commencement, evidence had already been adduced in the proceeding.(2)If all the evidence to be adduced by the prosecution (the prosecution evidence) had not been adduced before the relevant commencement—(a)the proceeding must continue under current part 4 until all the prosecution evidence has been adduced; and(b)after all the prosecution evidence has been adduced, the proceeding must continue under the new part 6, divisions 3 to 7.
(3)New part 6, division 4 applies without exception, as provided under section 330.(4)If all the prosecution evidence had been adduced before the relevant commencement, but all the evidence to be adduced at the proceeding has not been adduced—(a)the proceeding must continue under current part 4 until all the evidence has been adduced; and(b)after all the evidence has been adduced, the proceeding must continue under the new part 6, divisions 5 to 7.
(5)If a child has been committed to be tried or sentenced before any court before the relevant commencement, current part 4 continues to apply to the proceedings before that court.(6)In this section—relevant commencement, means the commencement of section 26 of the amending Act.s 331 ins 2002 No. 39s 115332Transitional provision for appeals under Justices Act 1886, pt 9, div 1(1)This section applies to a Childrens Court judge appeal under the Justices Act 1886, part 9, division 1, made to a District Court judge—(a)before the relevant commencement and not decided at the relevant commencement; or(b)within 28 days after the relevant commencement.
(2)The District Court judge has jurisdiction to hear and decide the appeal, despite section 117(4).(3)In this section—Childrens Court judge appeal means an appeal under the Justices Act 1886, part 9, division 1 that, after the relevant commencement, may only be made to the Childrens Court judge.relevant commencement means the commencement of section 30 of the amending Act to the extent it inserts new section 117 in this Act.s 332 ins 2002 No. 39s 115333Child offender who becomes an adult(1)Sections 135, 136, 137 and 138(2) apply only to a remand by a court after the relevant commencement.(2)Sections 135(3) and 138(3) apply only to a term of imprisonment or period of detention to which the offender is sentenced after the relevant commencement.(3)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 42 of the amending Act.s 333 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 8Sentencingpt 11 div 3 sdiv 8 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115334Sentencing generally(1)From the commencement of any amendment of part 7, division 1, part 7, division 1 as amended applies in relation to an offence even if the offence was committed before the commencement.(2)Subsection (1) has no effect on anything done, in relation to the offence, under a provision of part 7, division 1 before it was amended.s 334 ins 2002 No. 39s 115335Current community based orders made by District Court(1)For part 7, division 12, a community based order made by the District Court before the relevant commencement is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been made by a Childrens Court judge.(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 98 of the amending Act.s 335 ins 2002 No. 39s 115336Contravention of a current probation order(1)A current warning given by the chief executive under section 134(1), relating to a contravention of a probation order, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been given under section 237.Editor’s note—section 134 (Chief executive’s application on breach) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(2)A current complaint and summons served under section 134, relating to an application made or proposed to be made under that section, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been served under section 238.(3)A current warrant issued under section 134 is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been issued under section 238.(4)A current order made under section 135(4) is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been made under section 240(3)(a).Editor’s note—section 135 (General options available to Childrens Court magistrate on breach application) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(5)A current order made under section 137(4)(c) is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been made under section 242(3)(a).Editor’s note—section 137 (General options available to court before which child found guilty of an indictable offence) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(6)A current notification given under section 141(2), relating to an application made or proposed to be made under that section, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been given under section 247(2).Editor’s note—section 141 (Variation, discharge and resentence in the interests of justice) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(7)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 98 of the amending Act.s 336 ins 2002 No. 39s 115337Cumulative effect of child and adult community service orders(1)Section 201(2) applies only to an order mentioned in section 201(1)(a) made after the relevant commencement.(2)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 76 of the amending Act.s 337 ins 2002 No. 39s 115338Contravention of a community service order(1)A current warning given by the chief executive under section 153(1), relating to a contravention of a community service order, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been given under section 237.Editor’s note—section 153 (Chief executive’s application on breach) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(2)A current complaint and summons served under section 153, relating to an application made or proposed to be made under that section, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been served under section 238.(3)A current warrant issued under section 153 is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been issued under section 238.(4)A current order made under section 154(4) is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been made under section 240(3)(a).Editor’s note—section 154 (General options available to Childrens Court magistrate on breach application) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(5)A current notification given under section 158(2) relating to an application made or proposed to be made under that section, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been given under section 247(2).Editor’s note—section 158 (Variation, discharge or resentence in the interests of justice) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(6)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 98 of the amending Act.s 338 ins 2002 No. 39s 115339Contravention of a conditional release order(1)A current warrant issued under section 183 is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been issued under section 238.Editor’s note—section 183 (Failure to comply with conditions of immediate release order) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(2)A current order made under section 185(5) is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been made under section 242(3)(a).Editor’s note—section 185 (Options available to court before which a child subject to an immediate release order is found guilty of an indictable offence) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(3)A current notification given under section 186(2), relating to an application made or proposed to be made under that section, is taken, from the relevant commencement, to have been given under section 247(2).Editor’s note—section 186 (Variation and revocation in the interests of justice) (Note—This was the section heading immediately before the relevant commencement.)(4)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 98 of the amending Act.s 339 ins 2002 No. 39s 115340Contravention of community based orders generally(1)Part 7, division 12 applies to a contravention of a community based order whether the contravention happened before or after the relevant commencement.(2)Without limiting this subdivision—(a)a current proceeding under this Act, relating to a contravention of a community based order, may be continued and finished as if it had been started under part 7, division 12; and(b)a current order made under this Act, relating to a contravention of a community based order, continues in force as if it had been made under part 7, division 12.
(3)In this section—relevant commencement means the commencement of section 98 of the amending Act.s 340 ins 2002 No. 39s 115Subdivision 9pt 11 div 3 sdiv 9 hdg ins 2002 No. 39s 115om 2004 No. 37s 86sch 1Division 4Transitional provision for Summary Offences Act 2005pt 11 div 4 hdg ins 2005 No. 4s 30sch 1341Vagrants, Gaming and Other Offences Act 1931Despite the repeal of the Vagrants, Gaming and Other Offences Act 1931, an offence against that Act that is an arrest offence continues to be an arrest offence for which a court may order that a child’s identifying particulars may be taken under section 25 or 255 of this Act.s 341 prev s 341 ins 2002 No. 39s 115exp 2 July 2003 (see s 341(4) and 2002 SL No. 350)pres s 341 ins 2005 No. 4s 30sch 1Division 5Transitional provision for Criminal Code and Other Acts Amendment Act 2008pt 11 div 5 hdg ins 2008 No. 55s 150sch342Reference to particular offenceThe definition offence of a sexual nature in section 170(4) applies as if the reference to the Criminal Code, section 208 included a reference to the Criminal Code, section 209 as in force at any time before its repeal by the Criminal Code and Other Acts Amendment Act 2008.s 342 ins 2008 No. 55s 150schDivision 6Transitional provisions for Juvenile Justice and Other Acts Amendment Act 2009pt 11 div 6 hdg ins 2009 No. 34s 41343Definitions for pt 11, div 6In this division—amending Act means the Juvenile Justice and Other Acts Amendment Act 2009.new, in relation to a section, means the section as it exists at any time after its commencement under the amending Act.old, in relation to a section, means the section as it existed at any time before its repeal under the amending Act.s 343 ins 2009 No. 34s 41344Reference to Juvenile Justice Act 1992 and related referencesFrom the commencement of the amending Act, section 9, a reference set out in column 1 of the following table in any other Act or any instrument or document is taken, if the context permits, to be the reference set out opposite in column 2.Column 1Column 2
Juvenile Justice Act 1992Youth Justice Act 1992
chief executive (juvenile justice)chief executive (youth justice)
juvenile justice principlesyouth justice principles
s 344 ins 2009 No. 34s 41345Particular notices to include warning about arrest(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement day, a child is given a relevant notice; and(b)the notice does not include a warning that, if the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the notice, the court may issue a warrant for the child’s arrest; and(c)the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the notice.
(2)The court may not issue a warrant for the child’s arrest under the relevant warrant provision unless a further relevant notice is given to the child that includes the warning mentioned in subsection (1)(b) and the child fails to appear before the court in answer to the further notice.(3)This section does not limit any other power of the court to issue a warrant for the child’s arrest.(4)For this section—(a)a notice given under a provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table is a relevant notice; and(b)the relevant warrant provision for the relevant notice is the provision stated opposite in column 2; and(c)the commencement day for the relevant notice is the day stated opposite in column 3.
Provision under which relevant notice is givenRelevant warrant provisionCommencement day
s 164(4)s 164(7)the day the amending Act, s 21 commences
s 165(6)s 165(9)the day the amending Act, s 22 commences
s 166(4)s 166(7)the day the amending Act, s 23 commences
s 174(4)s 174(7)the day the amending Act, s 24 commences
s 345 ins 2009 No. 34s 41346If an agreement is made on a referral by a court to a conference before sentence(1)This section applies if immediately before the commencement of the amending Act, section 22(2) (the commencement), a child has been given a notice under section 165(6) for a contravention of a term of a conference agreement but not been entirely dealt with under the section.(2)The child must, despite the commencement, be dealt with for the contravention under the section as it existed at that time.(3)Any other contravention must be dealt with under this Act as amended by the amending Act, even if the contravention happened before the commencement.s 346 ins 2009 No. 34s 41347Application of Criminal Code, s 305(1)This section applies for the purpose of applying the Criminal Code, section 305(2) and (3) (the Code provisions) to a child under section 176(6) of this Act.(2)The Code provisions apply only if the court is sentencing the child on a conviction of murder committed after the commencement day.(3)However, the court, in applying the Code provisions, may have regard to an offence of murder that was committed before the commencement day, whether or not the conviction or sentence for the murder happened before or happens after the commencement day.(4)Subsection (3) applies even if the offence of murder is an offence for which the court is also sentencing the child or taking into account on the sentence of the child.(5)In this section—commencement day means the day the amending Act, section 25 commences.s 347 ins 2009 No. 34s 41348Cancellation of supervised release order(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply if an application about a contravention of supervised release order is made under old section 231 but not entirely dealt with before its repeal under the amending Act.(2)The application continues as if old section 231 were not repealed.(2A)Old section 231(12) continues to apply (and is declared to have always continued to apply despite its repeal) in relation to a warrant issued for a child’s arrest under old section 231(4) or (5) for the period spent by the child out of custody.(3)If the supervised release order expires before the child is finally dealt with on the application—(a)the application expires; and(b)if the child is in custody under a warrant issued under old section 231(4) or (5), the child must be released from custody under the warrant.
(4)New part 7, division 12A applies to all other contraventions arising before the commencement.(5)To remove any doubt, it is declared that, under subsection (4), a court is to act under new sections 252E and 252F if the circumstances mentioned in section 252E(1) apply.(6)However, a court in its discretion need not act under new sections 252E and 252F if the child’s sentencing for the offence mentioned in new section 252E(1) has started but not ended before the repeal of old section 231 by the amending Act.s 348 ins 2009 No. 34s 41amd 2010 No. 5s 244349Court may order transfer to prison(1)Subsection (2) applies if an application has been made but not entirely dealt with on the repeal of old section 270.(2)The application must be dealt with, and if necessary reheard, under new section 276C.(3)New part 8, division 2A applies to all other matters relating to the serving of a period of detention as a term of imprisonment even if the relevant circumstances arose before the commencement of the division.(4)From the repeal of the old section 270, an order made under the section is taken to be a transfer order made under new section 276C.s 349 ins 2009 No. 34s 41350s 350 ins 2009 No. 34s 41om 2013 No. 39s 109sch 2Division 7Transitional provision for Criminal History Screening Legislation Amendment Act 2010pt 11 div 7 hdg ins 2010 No. 5s 245351Effect of s 252I on particular warrants(1)This section applies in relation to a warrant issued for a child’s arrest under section 252I(1) before the commencement of the amendment of the section by the amending Act.(2)Section 252I(7) as amended by the amending Act—(a)does not apply in relation to the period of time spent by the child out of custody before the commencement of the amendment; but(b)does apply in relation to the period of time spent by the child out of custody after the commencement of the amendment.
(3)In this section—amending Act means the Criminal History Screening Legislation Amendment Act 2010.s 351 ins 2010 No. 5s 245Division 8Transitional provision for Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Act 2010pt 11 div 8 hdg ins 2010 No. 26s 155352Particular amended provisions apply only to prosecutions commenced after commencement(1)Sections 8, 78 and 176, as amended by the Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Act 2010, apply in relation to an offence only if an originating step for a proceeding for the offence is taken on or after the commencement of this section.(2)For subsection (1), it does not matter when the offence was committed.(3)In this section—originating step, for a proceeding, means—(a)the arrest of the defendant in the proceeding; or(b)the making of a complaint under the Justices Act 1886, section 42 in relation to the defendant in the proceeding; or(c)the serving of a notice to appear on the defendant in the proceeding under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 382.
s 352 ins 2010 No. 26s 155Division 9Transitional provision for Criminal Law Amendment Act 2012pt 11 div 9 hdg ins 2012 No. 19s 24353Application of Criminal Code, s 305(1)This section applies for the purpose of applying the Criminal Code, section 305(2), (3) and (4) to a child under section 176(6) of this Act.(2)Section 305, as amended by the amendment Act, section 3, to the extent the amendment Act increases the minimum number of years of imprisonment to be served, applies only if—(a)for section 305(2)(a), at least 1 conviction of murder is for an offence committed after the commencement, even if the other offence or offences were committed before the commencement; or(b)for section 305(2)(b), either the conviction of murder is for, or the other offence of murder taken into account is for, an offence committed after the commencement, even if one of those offences was committed before the commencement; or(c)for section 305(2)(c), either the conviction of murder is for, or the other offence of murder for which the person has previously been sentenced is for, an offence committed after the commencement, even if one of those offences was committed before the commencement; or(d)for section 305(4), the conviction of murder is for an offence committed after the commencement.
(3)For an offence mentioned in subsection (2) as having been committed before the commencement, for which there was a conviction, it does not matter whether the conviction was recorded before or after the commencement.(4)This section applies despite the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 20C(3) and the Criminal Code, section 11.(5)In this section—amendment Act means the Criminal Law Amendment Act 2012.commencement means the commencement of the amendment Act, section 3.minimum number of years of imprisonment to be served means the minimum number of years of imprisonment a person must serve before the person may be released from imprisonment under an order made under the Criminal Code, section 305 by the court sentencing the person.s 353 ins 2012 No. 19s 24Division 10Transitional provisions for Youth Justice (Boot Camp Orders) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012pt 11 div 10 hdg ins 2012 No. 41s 45354Definitions for div 10In this division—amending act means the Youth Justice (Boot Camp Orders) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012.commencement means the commencement of the provision in which the term is used.s 354 ins 2012 No. 41s 45355Application of provisions about destruction of identifying particulars taken under court order(1)This section applies for deciding the end of the proceeding for section 27 in relation to the referral of an offence to a conference under section 161(3)(a)(i) before the commencement.(2)Section 27(5) as in force immediately before the commencement continues to apply after the commencement to decide the end of the proceeding.s 355 ins 2012 No. 41s 45356Application of provisions about referral by court for a conference(1)This section applies to a referral by a court to a coordinator for a conference made under section 161 as in force immediately before the commencement.(2)Part 7, division 2 as in force immediately before the commencement continues to apply to the offence as if the amending Act had not commenced.(3)Despite subsection (2)—(a)a reference in part 7, division 2 to a coordinator is taken to be a reference to the chief executive; and(b)for the purposes of any function, power or obligation that the coordinator may or is required to exercise, the chief executive may or must exercise that function, power or obligation.
s 356 ins 2012 No. 41s 45357Application of provisions about boot camp order(1)A court may make a boot camp order against a child sentenced after the commencement.(2)Subsection (1) applies even if one or both the following happened before the commencement—(a)the commission of the offence;(b)the start of the proceeding for the offence.
s 357 ins 2012 No. 41s 45Division 11Transitional provisions for Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014pt 11 div 11 hdg ins 2014 No. 9s 24358Definitions for div 11In this division—amending Act means the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014.commencement means the commencement of this section.pre-amended Act means the Youth Justice Act 1992 as in force immediately before the commencement.s 358 ins 2014 No. 9s 24358AUncommenced applications for review of sentence orders(1)This section applies to a person if—(a)before the commencement, the person could make an application for a review to the Childrens Court under the pre-amended Act, section 118, in relation to a sentence order; but(b)the person had not made an application before the commencement.
(2)Despite the repeal of part 6, division 9, subdivision 4 by the amending Act—(a)the person may apply for a review of the sentence order under the pre-amended Act; and(b)the pre-amended Act, part 6, division 9, subdivision 4 applies in relation to the review.
s 358A ins 2014 No. 9s 24359Evidence of childhood finding of guilt(1)This section applies to a proceeding against an adult for an offence.(2)This Act, as amended by the amending Act, applies even if 1 or both of the following happened before the commencement—(a)the commission of the offence;(b)the start of the proceeding for the offence.
s 359 ins 2014 No. 9s 24360Detention orders and sentencing principles(1)This section applies to a child who is found guilty of an offence after the commencement.(2)This Act, as amended by the amending Act, applies even if 1 or both of the following happened before the commencement—(a)the commission of the offence;(b)the start of the proceeding for the offence.
s 360 ins 2014 No. 9s 24361Publication of identifying informationThis Act, as amended by the amending Act, applies to a proceeding against a child or first-time offender for an offence started before the commencement.s 361 ins 2014 No. 9s 24362Court’s power on particular proceedingsThis Act, as amended by the amending Act, applies to a proceeding against a child under the pre-amended Act, section 245, 246 or 246A that is started before the commencement.s 362 ins 2014 No. 9s 24363Application of amendments about transfer direction for a child who will turn 17 years(1)This section applies to a child who—(a)is subject to a detention order made after the commencement; or(b)at the commencement—(i)is serving a period of detention; and(ii)during the period of detention, will turn 17 years; and(iii)on the transfer day, will have 6 months or more to be served in detention.
(2)Subject to subsection (2A), this Act applies to the child even if 1 or both of the following happened before the commencement—(a)the commission of the offence for which the child is subject to a detention order or is serving a period of detention;(b)the start of the proceeding for the offence.
(2A)A requirement under section 276C(1) to give a prison transfer direction within 28 days after the child is sentenced to serve a period of detention is taken to be a requirement to give a prison transfer direction before, or as soon as practicable after, the commencement of this subsection.(3)In this section—transfer day see section 276B.s 363 ins 2014 No. 9s 24amd 2014 No. 22s 285364Application of amendments about transfer direction for a person who is 17 years(1)This section applies to a person who, at the commencement—(a)is 17 years or more and is serving a period of detention; and(b)is not subject to an order made under the pre-amended Act, section 276B or 276C; and(c)will have 6 months or more to be served in detention.
(2)The chief executive must, as soon as practicable after the commencement, comply with section 276C.(3)For subsection (2)—(a)a reference in section 276C to a child includes a reference to the person; and(b)a requirement under section 276C(1) to give a prison transfer direction within 28 days after the person is sentenced to serve a period of detention is taken to be a requirement to give a prison transfer direction before, or as soon as practicable after, the commencement of this subsection; and(c)a reference in section 276C(2) and (3) to the transfer day is, for the person, taken to be a reference to the commencement of this subsection; and(d)a reference in section 276C(2) to the unserved period of detention is, for the person, taken to be a reference to the part of the period of detention that the person would have to serve under a detention order if the prison transfer direction was not given.
s 364 ins 2014 No. 9s 24amd 2014 No. 22s 286365Applications not granted before commencement(1)This section applies to an application made under the pre-amended Act, section 276C or 276E but not granted before the commencement.(2)The application is taken to have never been made.s 365 ins 2014 No. 9s 24366Orders made before commencementA transfer order made under the pre-amended Act, section 276B or 276C in relation to a person, and in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply to the person.s 366 ins 2014 No. 9s 24367Application of provisions about boot camp (vehicle offences) order(1)A court may make a boot camp (vehicle offences) order for a recidivist vehicle offender found guilty of a vehicle offence after the commencement.(2)Subsection (1) applies even if 1 or both of the following happened before the commencement—(a)the commission of the vehicle offence;(b)the start of the proceeding for the offence.
s 367 ins 2014 No. 9s 24Division 12Transitional provision for Criminal Law (Domestic Violence) Amendment Act 2016pt 11 div 12 hdg ins 2016 No. 16s 10368Sentencing submissionsThe amendments made to section 150 by the Criminal Law (Domestic Violence) Amendment Act 2016 apply in relation to sentencing a child even if the offence or conviction happened before the commencement.s 368 ins 2016 No. 16s 10Division 12ATransitional provision for Health and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016pt 11 div 12A hdg (prev pt 11 div 13 hdg) ins 2016 No. 50s 40sch 1renum 2017 No. 6s 75sch 1368AParticular definitions are taken to include reference to Criminal Code, s 208The following apply as if each provision included a reference to the Criminal Code, section 208 as in force at any time before its repeal by the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016—(a)definition offence of a sexual nature in section 170(4);(b)definition disqualifying offence in section 226C(4).
s 368A (prev s 369) ins 2016 No. 50s 40sch 1renum 2017 No. 6s 75sch 1Division 13Transitional provisions for Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2016pt 11 div 13 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55Subdivision 1Preliminarypt 11 div 13 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55369Definitions for div 13In this division—amending Act means the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2016.repealed, in relation to a provision, means the provision as in force immediately before its repeal.s 369 ins 2016 No. 38s 55Subdivision 2Continuation of boot camp (vehicle offences) orders and boot camp orderspt 11 div 13 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55370Boot camp (vehicle offences) order existing immediately before commencement(1)This section applies if immediately before the commencement a child was subject to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order made under repealed section 206A.(2)Subject to subdivision 3, the boot camp (vehicle offences) order continues to have effect as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 370 ins 2016 No. 38s 55371Boot camp order existing immediately before commencement(1)This section applies if immediately before the commencement a child was subject to a boot camp order made under repealed section 226B.(2)Subject to subdivision 3, the boot camp order continues to have effect as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 371 ins 2016 No. 38s 55Subdivision 3Continued boot camp (vehicle offences) orders and boot camp order—contravention, revocation, discharge and resentence proceedingspt 11 div 13 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55372Purpose of sdiv 3(1)The purpose of this subdivision is to provide for the proceedings that apply and the orders that may be made for—(a)contravention of a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370 or a boot camp order continued under section 371; or(b)variation, discharge and resentencing in relation to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370; or(c)revocation and resentencing in relation to a boot camp order continued under section 371.
(2)This subdivision applies whether the contravention of the order is alleged to have happened before or after the commencement.s 372 ins 2016 No. 38s 55373Application of pt 7, div 13(1)Part 7, division 13, other than sections 245, 246, 247(1), 248 and 249, applies in relation to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370 as if—(a)a reference to a community based order included a reference to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370; and(b)a reference to section 245 in sections 240, 241, 242 and 244 were a reference to section 376; and(c)a reference to section 245(1)(d)(ii) in section 243 were a reference to section 376.
(2)Part 7, division 13, other than sections 245, 246, 247(1), 248, 249 and 252, applies in relation to a boot camp order continued under section 371 as if—(a)a reference to a community based order included a reference to a boot camp order continued under section 371; and(b)a reference to section 245 in sections 240, 241, 242 and 244 were a reference to section 377; and(c)a reference to section 245(1)(d)(ii) in section 243 were a reference to section 377.
s 373 ins 2016 No. 38s 55374Application of s 237(1)This section applies if a child is subject to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370 or a boot camp order continued under section 371.(2)Despite section 373, section 237(2) does not apply in relation to the child if the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order by leaving the boot camp centre stated in the order without the chief executive’s written consent.s 374 ins 2016 No. 38s 55375Application of s 238(1)This section applies if a child is subject to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370 or a boot camp order continued under section 371.(2)For section 238(6), in addition to the matters mentioned in section 238(6)(b)(ii), the chief executive may also give information to the justice, on oath, substantiating that the chief executive reasonably believes the child has contravened the order by leaving the boot camp centre stated in the order without the chief executive’s written consent.s 375 ins 2016 No. 38s 55376Court’s power on breach of boot camp (vehicle offences) order(1)A court that acts under this section may revoke a boot camp (vehicle offences) order and resentence the child for the offence for which the order was made as if the child had just been found guilty before the court of that offence.(2)In resentencing the child the court must have regard to—(a)the reasons for making the boot camp (vehicle offences) order; and(b)anything done by the child in compliance with the order.
(3)If the court makes a community based order for the child under subsection (1), the court must have regard to the period the child complied with the boot camp (vehicle offences) order.(4)The court may resentence the child under this section even though it is unnecessary to revoke the boot camp (vehicle offences) order because the period the order was in force has ended.(5)For part 6, division 9, subdivision 4, an order mentioned in this section and made by a Childrens Court magistrate is a sentence order.s 376 ins 2016 No. 38s 55377Court’s power on breach of boot camp order(1)A court that acts under this section may revoke a boot camp order and make either of the following orders—(a)an order the child serve the sentence of detention for which the boot camp order was made;(b)a conditional release order for the child.
(2)If the court orders the child to serve the sentence of detention under subsection (1)(a), the court must reduce the period of detention by the period the court considers just, having regard to everything done by the child to conform with the boot camp order.(3)If the court makes a conditional release order for the child under subsection (1)(b), the court must have regard to the period for which the child has complied with the boot camp order.(4)The court may make an order under this section even though it is unnecessary to revoke the boot camp order because the period the order was in force has ended.(5)For part 6, division 9, subdivision 4, an order mentioned in this section and made by a Childrens Court magistrate is a sentence order.s 377 ins 2016 No. 38s 55378Continued boot camp (vehicle offences) order—variation, discharge and resentence(1)If a child is subject to a boot camp (vehicle offences) order continued under section 370, the child or the chief executive may apply to the court that made the order to—(a)vary the requirements of the order, other than the requirement that the child abstain from violence; or(b)discharge the order; or(c)discharge the order and resentence the child for the offence for which the order was made as if the child had just been found guilty before the court of the offence.
(2)Section 247(2) to (4) apply to an application made under this section.(3)Section 247(5) applies to an order made under this section.s 378 ins 2016 No. 38s 55379Continued boot camp order—revocation and resentence(1)If a child is subject to a boot camp order continued under section 371, the child or the chief executive may apply to the court that made the order to revoke the order and make either of the following orders—(a)an order the child serve the sentence of detention for which the boot camp order was made;(b)a conditional release order.
(2)Section 247(2) to (4) apply to an application made under this section.(3)Section 247(5) applies to an order made under this section.s 379 ins 2016 No. 38s 55Subdivision 4No boot camp (vehicle offences) orders or boot camp orders after commencementpt 11 div 13 sdiv 4 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55380Court may not make boot camp (vehicle offences) order or boot camp order after commencement(1)In sentencing a child after the commencement a court may not make a boot camp (vehicle offences) order or a boot camp order against the child.(2)Subsection (1) applies—(a)whether the offence or the conviction of the offence happened before or after the commencement; or(b)for a boot camp (vehicle offences) order—whether or not a pre-sentence report was ordered by the court, prepared by the chief executive or received by the court under repealed section 176B before the commencement; or(c)for a boot camp order—whether or not a pre-sentence report was requested by the court under repealed section 151(3A) before the commencement.
s 380 ins 2016 No. 38s 55Subdivision 5Other transitional provisionspt 11 div 13 sdiv 5 hdg ins 2016 No. 38s 55381Offence committed while on bail(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement a child was charged with an offence under repealed section 59A; and(b)at the commencement the charge of the offence has not been finally dealt with in any of the following ways—(i)the charge has been withdrawn;(ii)the charge has been dismissed by the court;(iii)the child has been discharged;(iv)the child has been acquitted;(v)the child has been found guilty of, and sentenced for, the offence.
(2)The child can not be prosecuted for, or further prosecuted for, or convicted of, or punished for, the offence.s 381 ins 2016 No. 38s 55382Childhood finding of guiltSection 148, as amended by the amending Act, applies to the sentencing of an adult after the commencement whether the offence the subject of the sentencing happened before or after the commencement.s 382 ins 2016 No. 38s 55383Sentence review(1)A Childrens Court judge may conduct a review under section 118 whether the sentence order subject of the review was made before or after the commencement.(2)Subsection (1) applies subject to section 119(2).s 383 ins 2016 No. 38s 55384Sentencing principlesSection 150, as amended by the amending Act, applies to the sentencing of a child after the commencement whether the offence or conviction happened before or after the commencement.s 384 ins 2016 No. 38s 55385Publication of identifying information about childSections 234 and 301, as amended by the amending Act, apply to identifying information about a child whether or not the identifying information was the subject of an order under repealed section 299A.s 385 ins 2016 No. 38s 55Division 14Transitional provision for the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2016pt 11 div 14 hdg ins 2016 No. 39s 35386Application of Act to matters before commencement(1)The provisions of this Act, as in force after the commencement of the amendments, apply to incomplete proceedings under this Act.(2)To remove any doubt, it is declared that the requirements for transferring a detainee to a corrective services facility under this Act apply to—(a)a detainee who turns 18 years on or after the commencement of the amendments, regardless of when the detainee’s period of detention started; and(b)a person sentenced for an offence, or returned to detention in relation to an offence, after the commencement of the amendments, regardless of when the person committed the offence, was charged with the offence or criminal proceedings for the offence were started.
(3)A prison transfer direction issued before the commencement ceases to have effect if the person, the subject of the notice, was not transferred to a corrective services facility before the commencement of the amendments.(4)Despite the replacement of part 3 by the amendments, that part, as in force immediately before the replacement, continues to apply for any of the following started before the replacement—(a)a referral by a police officer of an offence to the chief executive for a conference;(b)a youth justice conference;(c)a conference agreement.
(5)In this section—amendments means the amendments of this Act made by the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 2016.incomplete proceedings means proceedings against a child for an offence conducted under this Act and started, but not completed, before the commencement of the amendments.prison transfer direction means a prison transfer direction under section 276C(1) as in force immediately before the commencement of the amendments.s 386 ins 2016 No. 39s 35Division 15Transitional provisions for Youth Justice and Other Legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Act 2016pt 11 div 15 hdg ins 2016 No. 58s 5387Offences by 17-year-olds before commencement if offence proceedings not started(1)This section applies to a person who, as a 17-year-old, committed an offence before the commencement if a proceeding against the person for the offence had not been started before the commencement.(2)For this Act or another Act, the person is taken to have committed the offence as a child.s 387 ins 2016 No. 58s 5388s 388 ins 2016 No. 58s 5exp 12 February 2020 (see s 388(3))389s 389 ins 2016 No. 58s 5exp 12 February 2020 (see s 388(3))390s 390 ins 2016 No. 58s 5exp 12 February 2020 (see s 388(3))391s 391 ins 2016 No. 58s 5exp 12 February 2020 (see s 388(3))Division 16Transitional provision for Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017pt 11 div 16 hdg ins 2017 No. 8s 99392Eligible persons register(1)This section applies to a person who, immediately before the commencement, was a victim who had requested information under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009, repealed section 16, about a child detained in a detention centre.(2)From the commencement, the person is taken to be included on the eligible persons register as an eligible person in relation to the child.s 392 ins 2017 No. 8s 99Division 17Transitional provisions for Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) Amendment Act 2019pt 11 div 17 hdg ins 2019 No. 10s 33393 Definition for divisionIn this division—amending Act means the Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) Amendment Act 2019.s 393 ins 2019 No. 10s 33394Application of particular provisions to decisions about release made on or after commencement(1)Sections 48, 48A and 50 and schedule 4, as amended or inserted by the amending Act, apply in relation to a decision made by a court or police officer on or after the commencement about whether to grant bail to a child or otherwise release the child from custody.(2)For subsection (1), it is irrelevant whether the offence in relation to which the decision is made happened, or the proceeding for the offence was started, before or after the commencement.s 394 ins 2019 No. 10s 33395Application of particular provisions to sentencing children after commencementSections 226A and 227 and schedule 4, as amended or inserted by the amending Act, apply in relation to the sentencing of a child after the commencement whether the offence or conviction happened before or after the commencement.s 395 ins 2019 No. 10s 33Division 18Transitional provisions for Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019pt 11 div 18 hdg ins 2019 No. 23s 6Subdivision 1Preliminarypt 11 div 18 sdiv 1 hdg ins 2019 No. 23s 6396Definition for divisionIn this division—amending Act means the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019.s 396 ins 2019 No. 23s 6Subdivision 2Provision for amendments commencing on assentpt 11 div 18 sdiv 2 hdg ins 2019 No. 23s 6397Application of s 150Section 150, as amended by the amending Act, applies in relation to the sentencing of a child for an offence after the commencement even if the offence or conviction happened before the commencement.s 397 ins 2019 No. 23s 6Subdivision 3Provisions for amendments commencing by proclamationpt 11 div 18 sdiv 3 hdg ins 2019 No. 23s 31398Decisions about release made on or after commencement(1)Sections 48 to 48B and 52 to 52B, as amended or inserted by the amending Act, apply in relation to a decision made by a court or police officer on or after the commencement about whether to grant bail to a child or otherwise release the child from custody.(2)For subsection (1), it is irrelevant whether the offence in relation to which the decision is made happened, or the proceeding for the offence was started, before or after the commencement.s 398 ins 2019 No. 23s 31399Dealing with children arrested before commencement (1)Former sections 49 and 50 continue to apply in relation to a child arrested on a charge of an offence before the commencement as if the amending Act had not been enacted.(2)However, if a police officer is making a decision under former section 50(2) on or after the commencement—(a)a reference in former section 50(2)(b) to section 52 is taken to be a reference to sections 52 and 52A as amended or inserted by the amending Act; and(b)a reference in former section 50(4)(a) to section 48 is taken to be a reference to sections 48, 48AD and 48AE as inserted by the amending Act.
(3)In this section—former, in relation to a provision of this Act, means as in force from time to time before the commencement.s 399 ins 2019 No. 23s 31400Application of s 59ASection 59A does not apply in relation to a contravention of a condition imposed on a grant of bail to a child if the contravention happened before the commencement.s 400 ins 2019 No. 23s 31401Existing bail conditions about tracking devices(1)This section applies if a grant of bail to a child that is in effect on the commencement is subject to a condition that the child must wear a tracking device while released on bail.(2)The condition stops having effect on the earlier of the following— (a)the day that is 28 days after the commencement;(b)when the grant of bail is revoked or varied by a court, or otherwise stops having effect, under the Bail Act 1980.
s 401 ins 2019 No. 23s 31Division 19Savings and transitional provisions for Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021pt 11 div 19 hdg ins 2021 No. 9s 32402Definition for divisionIn this division—amending Act means the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021.s 402 ins 2021 No. 9s 32403 Application of amended bail provisionsSections 48AA, 52A and 52AA, as amended or inserted by the amending Act, apply in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of an offence whether the offence was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding for the offence was taken, before or after the commencement.s 403 ins 2021 No. 9s 32404s 404 ins 2021 No. 9s 32om 2023 No. 3s 39405 Effectiveness of monitoring device condition after geographical area stops being prescribed or section 52AA expires(1)This section applies if—(a)a court imposes, under section 52A(2), on a grant of bail to a child a monitoring device condition for a stated period; and(b)any of the following events happens before the end of the stated period—(i)the court stops being in a geographical area prescribed under section 52AA(1)(d);(ii)the child stops living in a geographical area prescribed under section 52AA(1)(e);(iii)section 52AA expires.
(2)The monitoring device condition is taken to be effective until the end of the stated period despite the happening of any of the events.s 405 ins 2021 No. 9s 32406 Application of amended sentencing principles and youth justice principlesSection 150 and schedule 1, as amended by the amending Act, apply in relation to a child charged with an offence whether the offence was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding for the offence was taken, before or after the commencement.s 406 ins 2021 No. 9s 32Division 20Transitional provision for Corrective Services (Emerging Technologies and Security) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023pt 11 div 20 hdg ins 2023 No. 14s 50407Existing declared emergenciesFor section 301B, definition declared emergency, it does not matter whether a declaration or order mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) of that definition was made before or after the commencement.s 407 ins 2023 No. 14s 50Division 21Transitional provisions for Strengthening Community Safety Act 2023pt 11 div 21 hdg ins 2023 No. 3s 40408Application of s 48AF(1)Section 48AF applies in relation to a child in custody in connection with a charge of a prescribed indictable offence whether the offence was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding for the offence was taken, before or after the commencement.(2)Also, section 48AF applies in relation to a child mentioned in subsection (1) whether another indictable offence in relation to which the child was released into the custody of a parent, or at large with or without bail, or awaiting committal for trial, trial or sentencing, was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding for the offence was taken, before or after the commencement.s 408 ins 2023 No. 3s 40409Application of ss 150A and 150BSections 150A and 150B apply to a court sentencing a child for a prescribed indictable offence, whether the offence was committed before or after the commencement.s 409 ins 2023 No. 3s 40410Application of s 246A and former s 246To remove any doubt, it is declared that—(a)section 246A applies to a breach of a conditional release order made in relation to a prescribed indictable offence if the breach occurs after the commencement, whether the conditional release order was made before or after the commencement; and(b)section 246, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply to a breach of a conditional release order made in relation to a prescribed indictable offence if the breach occurred before the commencement.
s 410 ins 2023 No. 3s 40411Application of pt 8, div 2A, sdiv 1Subject to section 412, part 8, division 2A, subdivision 1 applies in relation to a detainee detained in a detention centre whether the detainee started to be detained before or after the commencement.s 411 ins 2023 No. 3s 40412Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A, sdiv 1(1)This section applies if—(a)a copy of a prison transfer direction was given by the chief executive to a detainee under former section 276C(3) before the commencement; and(b)on the commencement, the detainee is detained in a detention centre.
(2)Part 8, division 2A, subdivision 1, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply in relation to the detainee.(3)In this section—former section 276C(3) means section 276C(3) as in force immediately before the commencement.s 412 ins 2023 No. 3s 40413Application of pt 8, div 2A, sdiv 3Part 8, division 2A, subdivision 3 applies in relation to a person remanded in custody in a detention centre regardless of whether the person started to be remanded in custody before or after the commencement.s 413 ins 2023 No. 3s 40Division 22Validation and transitional provisions for Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023pt 11 div 22 hdg ins 2023 No. 21s 82414Definition for divisionIn this division—former, for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.s 414 ins 2023 No. 21s 82415Validation of holding of child remanded in custody before commencement(1)This section applies if, before the commencement—(a)a child was remanded in custody by a court; and(b)the child was subsequently held by the commissioner of the police service; and(c)the court did not make an order under former section 56(4) in relation to the child.
(2)The child is taken to have been in the lawful custody of the commissioner of the police service while the child was held by the commissioner.(3)Anything done in good faith in relation to the child while the child was held by the commissioner of the police service is as valid and lawful as it would have been if the court had made an order under former section 56(4) in relation to the child.(4)To remove any doubt, it is declared that, in a proceeding in which good faith under subsection (3) is relevant, the burden of proof is on the person who seeks to show a lack of good faith.s 415 ins 2023 No. 21s 82416Validation of holding of child sentenced to detention before commencement(1)This section applies if, before the commencement—(a)a child was sentenced by a court to serve a period of detention; and(b)the child was subsequently held by the commissioner of the police service; and(c)the court did not issue a warrant under former section 210(2) in relation to the child.
(2)The child is taken to have been in the lawful custody of the commissioner of the police service while the child was held by the commissioner.(3)Anything done in good faith in relation to the child while the child was held by the commissioner of the police service is as valid and lawful as it would have been if the court had issued a warrant under former section 210(2) in relation to the child.(4)To remove any doubt, it is declared that, in a proceeding in which good faith under subsection (3) is relevant, the burden of proof is on the person who seeks to show a lack of good faith.s 416 ins 2023 No. 21s 82417Application of s 56 to child remanded in custody before commencementSection 56 applies to a child who—(a)before the commencement was remanded in custody by a court; and(b)was subsequently held by the commissioner of the police service; and(c)on the commencement is still held by the commissioner of the police service.
s 417 ins 2023 No. 21s 82418Application of s 210 to child sentenced to detention before commencementSection 210 applies to a child who—(a)before the commencement was sentenced by a court to serve a period of detention; and(b)was subsequently held by the commissioner of the police service; and(c)on the commencement is still held by the commissioner of the police service.
s 418 ins 2023 No. 21s 82Division 23Transitional provisions for Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024pt 11 div 23 hdg ins 2024 No. 5s 98419Application of ss 48AA and 52A to release of a child(1)Sections 48AA and 52A, as amended by the Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, apply in relation to the release of a child on or after the commencement.(2)For subsection (1), it is irrelevant whether the offence in relation to which the decision is made happened, or the proceeding for the offence was started, before or after the commencement.s 419 ins 2024 No. 5s 98420Sentencing principlesSection 150, as amended by the Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, applies to the sentencing of a child after the commencement whether the conviction happened before or after the commencement.s 420 ins 2024 No. 5s 101Division 24Transitional provisions for Queensland Community Safety Act 2024pt 11 div 24 hdg ins 2024 No. 45s 131421Definitions for divisionIn this division—amended, for a provision in this Act, means the provision as amended by the amending Act.amending Act means the Queensland Community Safety Act 2024.former, for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.s 421 ins 2024 No. 45s 131422Application of amended bail provisionsAmended sections 52A and 52AA apply in relation to a child in connection with a charge of an offence whether the offence was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding was taken, before or after the commencement.s 422 ins 2024 No. 45s 131423Application of s 56A to child remanded in custody before commencementSection 56A applies to a child who—(a)before the commencement, was remanded in custody; and(b)on the commencement, is held in custody in a watch-house by the commissioner of the police service under section 56(2).
s 423 ins 2024 No. 45s 131424Application of s 210A to child sentenced to detention before commencementSection 210A applies to a child who—(a)before the commencement, was sentenced to serve a period of detention in a detention centre; and(b)on the commencement, is held in a watch-house by the commissioner of the police service under section 210(2).
s 424 ins 2024 No. 45s 131425Application of amended pt 8, div 2ASubject to sections 426 to 428, amended part 8, division 2A applies in relation to a detainee—(a)whether the detainee started to be detained before or after the commencement; or(b)whether the detainee started to be remanded in custody before or after the commencement.
s 425 ins 2024 No. 45s 131426Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A—existing directions and notices(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement, the chief executive—(i)gave a prison transfer direction to a person under section 276C as in force before the commencement; or(ii)gave a person a prison transfer notice under section 276H as in force before the commencement; and
(b)immediately before the commencement, the person is detained in a detention centre.
(2)Former part 8, division 2A continues to apply in relation to the person, as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 426 ins 2024 No. 45s 131427Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A—existing court orders(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement, a court decided an application in relation to a person under section 276D as in force before the commencement; and(b)immediately before the commencement, the person is detained in a detention centre.
(2)Former part 8, division 2A continues to apply in relation to the person as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 427 ins 2024 No. 45s 131428Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A—existing court applications(1)This section applies if, before the commencement—(a)an application to a court for a temporary delay under section 276D, as in force before the commencement, had been started but not decided; or(b)an application to the Childrens Court for a review under section 276DB or section 276J, as in force before the commencement, had been started but not decided.
(2)The court may continue to hear, and decide, the application under former part 8, division 2A as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 428 ins 2024 No. 45s 131Division 25Transitional provisions for Making Queensland Safer Act 2024pt 11 div 25 hdg ins 2024 No. 54s 36429Definitions for divisionIn this division—amending Act means the Making Queensland Safer Act 2024.former, for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.new, for a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.s 429 ins 2024 No. 54s 36430 Application of new pt 6, div 11New part 6, division 11, subdivision 3 applies in relation to an offender from the commencement, whether the offence for which the offender is charged was committed before or after the commencement.s 430 ins 2024 No. 54s 36431 Application of former ss 135 and 136 for person detained in detention centre before commencement(1)This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an offender is serving a term of imprisonment, or is being held on remand, in a detention centre under former section 135(3) or 136(2).(2)New part 8, division 2A applies in relation to the offender as if the offender had turned 18 years on the commencement.s 431 ins 2024 No. 54s 36432 Applications made under former s 139 before commencement(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement, an application to be held in a detention centre was made under former section 139; and(b)immediately before the commencement the application was not decided.
(2)On the commencement, the application lapses.s 432 ins 2024 No. 54s 36433Application of new pt 7 and sch 1(1)New part 7, other than new sections 210 and 256A, and new schedule 1 apply in relation to an offence only if the offence was committed after the commencement.(2)Despite the amending Act, former part 7 and former schedule 1 apply in relation to an offence committed before the commencement.(3)New section 256A applies in relation to an offence whether committed before or after the commencement.s 433 ins 2024 No. 54s 36434Application of Criminal Code, s 305(1)This section applies for the purpose of applying the Criminal Code, section 305(2) and (3) (the Code provisions) to a child under section 175A(7) of this Act.(2)The court, in applying the Code provisions, may have regard to an offence of murder that was committed before the commencement, whether the conviction or sentence for the murder happened before or happens after the commencement.(3)Subsection (2) applies even if the offence of murder is an offence—(a)for which the court is also sentencing the child; or(b)that the court is taking into account on the sentence of the child.
s 434 ins 2024 No. 54s 36435 Application of new pt 8, div 2A(1)Subject to sections 436 and 437, new sections 56 and 210 and new part 8, division 2A apply—(a)in relation to a person mentioned in section 276A(1) whether the person started to be in the custody of the commissioner of the police service before or after the commencement; and(b)in relation to a person mentioned in section 276B(1), whether the person was sentenced to the period of detention before or after the commencement; and(c)in relation to a person mentioned in section 276C(1), whether the person started to be detained or remanded in custody before or after the commencement.
(2)If a person mentioned in subsection (1) turned 18 years before the commencement, for applying new part 8, division 2A, the person is taken to have turned 18 on the commencement.s 435 ins 2024 No. 54s 36436 Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A for existing decisions by chief executive about prison transfer notices(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement, the chief executive had given a detainee—(i)a notice of a decision to temporarily delay giving, or not to give, the detainee a prison transfer notice under former section 276D(2); or(ii)a prison transfer notice under former section 276F; and
(b)for a notice mentioned in paragraph (a)(i)—the date specified in the notice occurs after the commencement; and(c)immediately before the commencement—the detainee is detained in a detention centre.
(2)Former part 8, division 2A continues to apply in relation to the person as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 436 ins 2024 No. 54s 36437 Continued application of former pt 8, div 2A for existing court applications(1)This section applies—(a)if— (i)before the commencement, an application to a court for a temporary delay under former section 276P had been made; and(ii)immediately before the commencement the court had not decided the application; or
(b)if—(i)before the commencement, an application to the Childrens Court for a review of the chief executive’s decision under former section 276T had been made; and(ii)immediately before the commencement the court had not decided the application.
(2)The court may continue to hear and decide the application under former part 8, division 2A as if the amending Act had not been enacted.(3)Former part 8, division 2A continues to apply in relation to the person to whom the decision under subsection (2) relates as if the amending Act had not been enacted.s 437 ins 2024 No. 54s 36438Admissibility and use of childhood criminal histories in sentencing adults(1)This section applies in relation to a proceeding against an adult for an offence.(2)The former Act applies to a proceeding for an appeal from a sentence that happened before the commencement.(3)Subject to subsection (2) and section 438A, the new Act applies in relation to a proceeding for an offence—(a)whether the proceeding was started before, or is started after, the commencement of this section; or(b)whether the offence was committed before, or is committed after, the commencement of this section.
(4)In this section—former Act means this Act as in force immediately before the commencement of the amending Act, part 4, division 3.new Act means this Act as in force from the commencement of the amending Act, part 4, division 3.s 438 ins 2024 No. 54s 58438A Admissibility of childhood findings of guilt against an adult for particular purposes(1)New section 148B applies to a proceeding before a court in relation to an offence under the Criminal Code, section 328A only if the offence is committed after the commencement.(2)In this section—new section 148B means section 148B as in force from the commencement of the amending Act, part 4, division 3.s 438A ins 2024 No. 54s 58438B Application of new s 150(1)New section 150(3)(e) and (8A) applies in relation to the sentencing of a child for an offence—(a)whether the offence was committed before, or is committed after, the commencement of this section; or(b)whether the finding of guilt against the child for the offence occurred before or after the commencement of this section.
(2)In this section—new section 150(3)(e) and (8A) means section 150(3)(e) and (8A) as in force from the commencement of the amending Act, part 4, division 3.s 438B ins 2024 No. 54s 58438C Application of new s 150A(1)New section 150A(2)(c)(i) and (3)(e) applies in relation to the sentencing of a child for a prescribed indictable offence—(a)whether the offence was committed before, or is committed after, the commencement of this section; or(b)whether the finding of guilt against the child for the offence occurred before or after the commencement of this section.
(2)In this section—new section 150A(2)(c)(i) and (3)(e) means section 150A(2)(c)(i) and (3)(e) as in force from the commencement of the amending Act, part 4, division 3.s 438C ins 2024 No. 54s 58439Criminal histories(1)In new section 6—(a)a reference to a caution does not include a caution administered to a child before the commencement; and(b)a reference to a finding of guilt includes a finding of guilt against a child that occurred before the commencement to the extent the finding of guilt formed part of the child’s criminal history under former section 154; and(c)a reference to a restorative justice agreement does not include a restorative justice agreement—(i)made by a child before the commencement; or(ii)made by a child on or after the commencement as a consequence of a referral of an offence for a restorative justice process that was made before the commencement; and
(d)a reference to a decision, finding, order or action of a court, Childrens Court judge, Childrens Court magistrate or other judicial officer—(i)in relation to a community based order for a child, includes a decision, finding or order made, or action taken, under former section 245, 246, 246A or 247 before the commencement; or(ii)in relation to a child’s contravention of a supervised release order, does not include a decision, finding or order made, or action taken, under former section 252D, 252E or 252F before the commencement.
(2)New section 6 applies in relation to a person—(a)whether the person is a child or an adult on the commencement; and(b)whether an offence committed by the person as a child was committed before, or is committed after, the commencement of this section; and(c)whether a proceeding for an offence against the person as a child was started before, or is started after, the commencement of this section.
(3)For applying section 11 of the Act in relation to a child after the commencement, a reference to a child’s criminal history is taken to include any previous cautions administered to the child for an offence.(4)In this section—new section 6 means section 6 as in force from the commencement.s 439 ins 2024 No. 54s 58amd 2025 No. 7s 57440 Release of information to eligible personsNew part 8, division 7 applies in relation to detainee information about a child whether the violent offence or sexual offence for which the child has been detained was committed before or after the commencement.s 440 ins 2024 No. 54s 58441s 441 ins 2024 No. 54s 36exp 13 December 2025 (see s 441(4))Division 26Transitional provision for Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Act 2025pt 11 div 26 hdg ins 2025 No. 10s 6442Application of new s 175ASection 175A, as amended by the Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Act 2025, applies in relation to an offence only if the offence was committed after the commencement.s 442 ins 2025 No. 10s 6Division 27Transitional provision for Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Act 2025443Application of s 52AASection 52AA, as amended by the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Act 2025, applies in relation to a child in connection with a charge of an offence whether the offence was allegedly committed, or the child was charged, or any step in the proceeding was taken, before or after the commencement.Schedule 1Charter of youth justice principlessection 31The community should be protected from offences and, in particular, recidivist high-risk offenders.2A child who commits an offence should be held accountable in a way that recognises the impact of the child’s offending on any victim of that offending.3The youth justice system should uphold the rights of children, keep them safe and promote their physical and mental wellbeing.4A child being dealt with under this Act should be—(a)treated with respect and dignity, including while the child is in custody; and(b)encouraged to treat others with respect and dignity, including courts, persons administering this Act and other children being dealt with under this Act.
5Because a child tends to be vulnerable in dealings with a person in authority, a child should be given the special protection allowed by this Act during an investigation or proceeding in relation to an offence committed, or allegedly committed, by the child.6If a child commits an offence, the child should be treated in a way that diverts the child from the courts’ criminal justice system, unless the nature of the offence and the child’s criminal history indicate that a proceeding for the offence should be started.7A child being dealt with under this Act should have procedures and other matters explained to the child in a way the child understands.8If a proceeding is started against a child for an offence—(a)the proceeding should be conducted in a fair, just and timely way; and(b)the child should be given the opportunity to participate in and understand the proceeding; and(c)the proceeding should be finalised as soon as practicable.
9The youth justice system should give priority to proceedings for children remanded in custody. 10A child who commits an offence should be—(a)held accountable and encouraged to accept responsibility for the offending behaviour; and(b)dealt with in a way that will give the child the opportunity to develop in responsible, beneficial and socially acceptable ways; and(c)dealt with in a way that strengthens the child’s family; and(d)dealt with in a way that recognises the child’s need for guidance and assistance because children tend to be dependent and immature.
11A victim of an offence committed by a child should be given the opportunity to participate in the process of dealing with the child for the offence in a way allowed by the law.12A parent of a child should be encouraged to fulfil the parent’s responsibility for the care and supervision of the child, and supported in the parent’s efforts to fulfil this responsibility.13A decision affecting a child should, if practicable, be made and implemented within a timeframe appropriate to the child’s sense of time.14A person making a decision relating to a child under this Act should consider the child’s age, maturity and, where appropriate, cultural and religious beliefs and practices.15If practicable, a child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background should be dealt with in a way that involves the child’s community.16Programs and services established under this Act for children should—(a)be culturally appropriate; and(b)promote their health and self respect; and(c)foster their sense of responsibility; and(d)encourage attitudes and the development of skills that will help the children to develop their potential as members of society.
17A child being dealt with under this Act should have access to legal and other support services, including services concerned with advocacy and interpretation.18A child should be dealt with under this Act in a way that allows the child—(a)to be reintegrated into the community; and(b)to continue the child’s education, training or employment without interruption or disturbance, if practicable; and(c)to continue to reside in the child’s home, if practicable.
19A child detained in custody should only be held in a facility suitable for children.20While a child is in detention, contacts should be fostered between the child and the community.21A child who is detained in a detention centre under this Act—(a)should be provided with a safe and stable living environment; and(b)should be helped to maintain relationships with the child’s family and community; and(c)should be consulted about, and allowed to take part in making, decisions affecting the child’s life (having regard to the child’s age or ability to understand), particularly decisions about—(i)the child’s participation in programs at the detention centre; and(ii)contact with the child’s family; and(iii)the child’s health; and(iv)the child’s schooling; and
(d)should be given information about decisions and plans about the child’s future while in the chief executive’s custody (having regard to the child’s age or ability to understand and the security and safety of the child, other persons and property); and(e)should be given privacy that is appropriate in the circumstances including, for example, privacy in relation to the child’s personal information; and(f)should have access to dental, medical, therapeutic and disability services necessary to meet the child’s needs; and(g)should have access to education appropriate to the child’s age and development; and(h)should receive appropriate help in making the transition from being in detention to independence.Example for paragraph (h)—help in gaining access to training or finding suitable employment
sch 1 ins 2002 No. 39s 117amd 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38; 2014 No. 9s 25; 2016 No. 38s 56; 2019 No. 23s 7; 2021 No. 9s 33; 2024 No. 45s 132; 2024 No. 54s 37Schedule 2Regulation-making powersection 314(2) of this Act1The form of an attendance notice, all matters relating to the operation of attendance notices in the place of complaints and summons.2All matters concerning conferences, including—(a)convening of a conference; and(b)reports to be given by the chief executive or convenor; and(c)time for completing a conference; and(d)regulating contents of conference agreements; and(e)keeping of names of persons approved as conference convenors and information about conferences; and(f)functions of the chief executive and convenors not otherwise expressed in this Act.
3Matters to be included in pre-sentence reports.4Forms, conditions, requirements, duties, functions and powers relating to orders made under part 7.5The standards, management, control and supervision of probation orders, community service orders, intensive supervision orders and conditional release orders.6Standards, management, control and supervision of detention centres.7Maintenance of good order and discipline within detention centres.8Conditions for the release of children from detention centres.9Medical services to children in detention.10Searches of children and their possessions in detention centres.11Matters relating to the breach, revocation or variation of orders made under this Act.12Penalties for a contravention of a regulation of not more than 20 penalty units.
sch 2 prev sch 2 om 1996 No. 22s 88pres sch 2 (prev sch) amd 1996 No. 22s 87; 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3; 2002 No. 39s 116(1)–(4)renum 2002 No. 39s 116(5)amd 2012 No. 41s 46; 2014 No. 9s 25A; 2016 No. 38s 57Schedule 3sch 3 ins 2002 No. 39s 118exp 2 July 2003 (see s 341(4) and 2002 SL No. 350)Schedule 4Dictionarysection 4adult ...sch 4 def adult reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2016 No. 58s 6adult offence, for part 6, division 11, see section 132.sch 4 def adult offence ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)adversely affected, for a detention centre, for part 9A, see section 301F(1) and (2).sch 4 def adversely affected ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)alternative diversion program see section 38.sch 4 def alternative diversion program ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)applicant, for part 8, division 7, see section 282BA(1).sch 4 def applicant ins 2017 No. 8s 100amd 2024 No. 54s 59 (2)approved form see section 306.sch 4 def approved form ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)approved provider, for part 7, division 3, see section 171.sch 4 def approved provider ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)arrest includes apprehension and taking into custody.sch 4 def arrest reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)arrest offence means—(a)an offence of a type for which the offender may be arrested without warrant; or(b)an offence committed in circumstances where the offender may be arrested without warrant.
sch 4 def arrest offence reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)attend, for part 7, division 3, see section 167.sch 4 def attend ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)attendance notice ...sch 4 def attendance notice om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)bail means bail as prescribed by the Bail Act 1980.sch 4 def bail reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)body-worn camera see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 609A(5).sch 4 def body-worn camera ins 2019 No. 23s 8boot camp centre ...sch 4 def boot camp centre ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)boot camp centre provider ...sch 4 def boot camp centre provider ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)boot camp order ...sch 4 def boot camp order ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)boot camp program ...sch 4 def boot camp program ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)boot camp (vehicle offences) order ...sch 4 def boot camp (vehicle offences) order ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)breach of duty ...sch 4 def breach of duty om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)caution see part 2, division 2.sch 4 def caution sub 1996 No. 22s 5(1)–(2); 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)chief executive ...sch 4 def chief executive om 1 December 1994 RA s 39chief executive (child safety) means the chief executive of the department in which the Child Protection Act 1999 is administered.sch 4 def chief executive (child safety) ins 2004 No. 36s 72chief executive (corrective services) means the chief executive of the department in which the Correctives Services Act 2006 is administered.sch 4 def chief executive (corrective services) ins 2021 No. 9s 34(2)child ...sch 4 def child reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2016 No. 58s 6child, for part 7, division 2, see section 161.sch 4 def child ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)child advocacy officer means a person appointed as a child advocacy officer under the Public Guardian Act 2014.sch 4 def child advocacy officer ins 2014 No. 26s 288(2)child charged with an offence, for part 9, division 2A, see section 297E.sch 4 def child charged with an offence ins 2019 No. 23s 32child offence, for part 6, division 11, see section 132.sch 4 def child offence ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)Childrens Court judge includes the Childrens Court when constituted by a Childrens Court judge or a District Court judge.sch 4 def Childrens Court judge sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)Childrens Court magistrate includes the Childrens Court when constituted by a Childrens Court magistrate, stipendiary magistrate or justices.sch 4 def Childrens Court magistrate reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)commission ...sch 4 def commission ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 1999 No. 9s 3schCommissioner ...sch 4 def Commissioner om from prev s 4 1996 No. 22s 5(1)committal proceeding means a proceeding before a justice taking an examination of witnesses in relation to a charge of an indictable offence.sch 4 def committal proceeding reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)Commonwealth control order means a control order as defined in the Criminal Code (Cwlth), section 100.1(1).sch 4 def Commonwealth control order ins 2019 No. 10s 34 ...sch 4 def community conference agreement ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2) ...sch 4 def community conference convenor ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2) ...sch 4 def community visitor ins 2000 No. 60s 175sch 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2009 No. 34s 42(2)om 2014 No. 26s 288(1)concurrent jurisdiction means—(a)in relation to a Childrens Court judge—the jurisdiction of the judge when constituting the District Court for a proceeding in its criminal jurisdiction; or(b)in relation to the District Court—the jurisdiction of the judge when constituting the Childrens Court; or(c)in relation to a Childrens Court magistrate—the jurisdiction of the magistrate or justices when constituting a Magistrates Court for a proceeding under the Justices Act 1886 or the Criminal Code; or(d)in relation to a Magistrates Court—the jurisdiction of the magistrate or justices when constituting the Childrens Court.
sch 4 def concurrent jurisdiction amd 1999 No. 19s 3schreloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)conditional release order means an order made under section 220.sch 4 def conditional release order ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)conference means a conference under part 3, division 2.sch 4 def conference ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)sub 2016 No. 39s 36conference agreement see section 36.sch 4 def conference agreement ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)sub 2016 No. 39s 36conference before sentence ...sch 4 def conference before sentence ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2012 No. 41s 47(1)contact information, for a victim of an offence, means sufficient information about the victim to enable the chief executive to communicate with the victim.sch 4 def contact information ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)convene a conference includes anything necessary to be done for the purpose of the convening of the conference, including, for example, preparing for and conducting conference meetings and doing anything necessary to finalise the conference.sch 4 def convene a conference ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)convenor means a person approved as a convenor under section 39.sch 4 def convenor ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)sub 2016 No. 39s 36coordinator ...sch 4 def coordinator ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2012 No. 41s 47(1)core member, for part 8A, see section 282H.sch 4 def core member ins 2023 No. 3s 41(2)corrective services facility see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 4 def corrective services facility ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)corrective services officer see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 4 def corrective services officer ins 2019 No. 38s 86sub 2021 No. 9s 34court includes a justice taking an examination of witnesses in relation to a charge of an indictable offence.sch 4 def court reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)court cell means a place attached to or near a court that—(a)is not a detention centre; and(b)is used for detaining prisoners of the court and other persons.
sch 4 def court cell ins 2019 No. 38s 86court diversion referral, for part 7, division 2, see section 163(1)(d)(i).sch 4 def court diversion referral ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)court of competent jurisdiction, for the trial or sentence of a child on indictment, means—(a)the Supreme Court; or(b)the District Court within the jurisdiction under the District Court of Queensland Act 1967, part 4; or(c)a Childrens Court judge within the jurisdiction under part 6, division 7.
sch 4 def court of competent jurisdiction ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)criminal history, of a child, see section 6.sch 4 def criminal history ins 2024 No. 54s 59(1)curfew means a requirement to remain at a stated place for stated periods.sch 4 def curfew ins 2009 No. 34s 42(1)declared emergency, for part 9A, see section 301B.sch 4 def declared emergency ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)details of the boot camp program ...sch 4 def details of the boot camp program ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)detainee means a person—(a)being held on remand, in the chief executive’s custody, in connection with a charge of an offence; or(b)serving a period of detention, in a detention centre, for an offence; or(c)otherwise being held in custody in a detention centre.
sch 4 def detainee prev def ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 1998 No. 39s 22(1)pres def ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)sub 2024 No. 45s 133(1)–(2); 2024 No. 54s 38(1)–(2)detainee information, for part 8, division 7, see section 282A(1).sch 4 def detainee information ins 2017 No. 8s 100detention centre means—(a)a detention centre established under section 262; or(b)a temporary detention centre.
sch 4 def detention centre ins 1998 No. 39s 22(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)sub 2023 No. 14s 51detention centre employee means a public service employee, any of whose functions are ordinarily performed in a detention centre.sch 4 def detention centre employee ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)detention order means an order made under section 175(1)(g), 175A(2)(b) or 176(1)(b).sch 4 def detention order reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2024 No. 54s 38(4)director of public prosecutions means the director under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1984.sch 4 def director of public prosecutions ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)disaster, for part 9A, see section 301B.sch 4 def disaster ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)disaster-affected detention centre, for part 9A, see section 301B.sch 4 def disaster-affected detention centre ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)disclosable caution ...sch 4 def disclosable caution ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2) ...sch 4 def disclosable community conference agreement ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)disqualifying offence, for part 7, division 3, see section 170.sch 4 def disqualifying offence ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)driver licence means a driver licence under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.sch 4 def driver licence ins 1999 No. 42s 54(3)schpt 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)driver’s licence ...sch 4 def driver’s licence om from prev s 4 1999 No. 42s 54(3)schpt 3drug assessment and education session, for part 7, division 3, see section 167.sch 4 def drug assessment and education session ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)drug diversion court, for part 7, division 3, see section 167.sch 4 def drug diversion court ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)eligible child, for part 7, division 3, see section 168.sch 4 def eligible child ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)eligible drug offence, for part 7, division 3, see section 169.sch 4 def eligible drug offence ins 2002 No. 59s 3reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)eligible person, in relation to a child detained in a detention centre, means a person included on the eligible persons register as an eligible person in relation to the child.sch 4 def eligible person ins 2017 No. 8s 100eligible persons register means the register kept under section 282A(1).sch 4 def eligible persons register ins 2017 No. 8s 100emergency period, for part 9A, see section 301B.sch 4 def emergency period ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)exceptional circumstances parole order means an exceptional circumstances parole order under the Corrective Services Act 2006.sch 4 def exceptional circumstances parole order ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3family relationship has the meaning given by the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 19.sch 4 def family relationship ins 2024 No. 5s 99finding of guilt means a finding of guilt, or the acceptance of a plea of guilty, by a court, whether or not a conviction is recorded.sch 4 def finding of guilt sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)first-time offender ...sch 4 def first-time offender ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)fixed release order ...sch 4 def fixed release order ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)general principles of juvenile justice ...sch 4 def general principles of juvenile justice om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)good behaviour order means an order made under section 175(1)(b).sch 4 def good behaviour order reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)graffiti offence means an offence against the Criminal Code, section 469 that is punishable under section 469, item 9.sch 4 def graffiti offence ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)graffiti removal order means a graffiti removal order in force under part 7, division 7A.sch 4 def graffiti removal order ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)graffiti removal program see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 379A(10).sch 4 def graffiti removal program ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)graffiti removal service means—(a)the removal of graffiti; or(b)work related or incidental to the work mentioned in paragraph (a); or(c)other work related to or incidental to the clean up of public places whether or not it relates to the removal of graffiti.
sch 4 def graffiti removal service ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)grant bail includes, for a court, enlarge the bail.sch 4 def grant bail ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)human rights commissioner means the Human Rights Commissioner under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.sch 4 def human rights commissioner ins 2024 No. 45s 133(2)identifying information, about a child, means information that identifies the child, or is likely to lead to the identification of the child, as a child who is being, or has been, dealt with under this Act.Example—Each of the following is identifying information about a child if it identifies the child, or is likely to lead to the identification of a child, as a child who is being or has been dealt with under this Act—(a)the child’s name, address, school or place of employment;(b)a photograph, picture, videotape or other visual representation of the child or someone else.
sch 4 def identifying information ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)identifying particulars see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, schedule 6.sch 4 def identifying particulars ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)immediate release order ...sch 4 def immediate release order om from prev s 4 2002 No. 39s 5(2)indefinite referral ...sch 4 def indefinite referral ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2012 No. 41s 47(1)informal care relationship has the meaning given by the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 20.sch 4 def informal care relationship ins 2024 No. 5s 99inspector of detention services means the inspector of detention services under the Inspector of Detention Services Act 2022.sch 4 def inspector of detention services ins 2022 No. 18s 107intensive supervision order means an intensive supervision order made under section 175(1)(f).sch 4 def intensive supervision order ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)keep the child in custody includes, for a court, remand the child in custody.sch 4 def keep the child in custody ins 2020 No. 19s 168law enforcement agency see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 4 def law enforcement agency ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)lawyer means—(a)an Australian lawyer who, under the Legal Profession Act 2007, may engage in legal practice in this State; or(b)a person mentioned in section 308(2) acting for a party.
sch 4 def lawyer ins 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1amd 2007 No. 24s 770sch 1Legal Aid Queensland means Legal Aid under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997.sch 4 def Legal Aid Queensland ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)legal practitioner ...sch 4 def legal practitioner amd 1996 No. 22s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1legal representation means representation by a lawyer.sch 4 def legal representation ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2004 No. 11s 596sch 1life offence means an offence for which a person sentenced as an adult would be liable to life imprisonment.sch 4 def life offence reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)loss of property includes loss, damage or destruction.sch 4 def loss reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)MACP system, for part 8A, see section 282H.sch 4 def MACP system ins 2023 No. 3s 41(2)medical treatment includes a physical, psychiatric, psychological or dental examination or treatment.sch 4 def medical treatment reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)member of the police service means a member of the Queensland Police Service under the Police Service Administration Act 1990, section 2.2(1).sch 4 def member of the police service ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)monitoring device means an electronic device capable of being worn, and not removed, by a person for the purpose of the chief executive, the Queensland Police Service, or the chief executive (corrective services), finding or monitoring the geographical location of the person.sch 4 def monitoring device ins 2021 No. 9s 34(2)National Disability Insurance Agency means the Agency under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cwlth).sch 4 def National Disability Insurance Agency ins 2019 No. 23s 32nominee, for part 8, division 7, see section 282A(3A) or 282BA(3).sch 4 def nominee ins 2017 No. 8s 100amd 2024 No. 54s 59 (3); 2025 No. 10s 10non-government entity, for part 9, division 2A, see section 297D.sch 4 def non-government entity ins 2019 No. 23s 32non-life offence ...sch 4 def non-life offence om from prev s 4 1996 No. 22s 5(1)notice to appear means a notice to appear under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 382(2).sch 4 def notice to appear ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)offence, for part 7, division 2, see section 161.sch 4 def offence ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)offender, for part 6, division 11, see section 132.sch 4 def offender ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)officer ...sch 4 def officer ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)om from prev s 4 1998 No. 39s 22(1)Optional Protocol means the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 18 December 2002, as amended and in force for Australia from time to time.sch 4 def Optional Protocol ins 2023 No. 13s 31original offence ...sch 4 def original offence ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)parent means—(a)a parent or guardian of a child; or(b)a person who has lawful custody of a child other than because of the child’s detention for an offence or pending a proceeding for an offence; or(c)a person who has the day-to-day care and control of a child.
sch 4 def parent reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)parole means a parole order under the Corrective Services Act 2006.sch 4 def parole ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)sub 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3participant means a person entitled to participate in a conference under section 34.sch 4 def participant ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)penalty unit see Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 5.sch 4 def penalty unit amd 1992 No. 48s 207schom 1 December 1994 RA s 39ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)period of detention ...sch 4 def period of detention ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)period of imprisonment ...sch 4 def period of imprisonment ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)personal offence means an offence relating to the person of another.sch 4 def personal offence ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)police station means a police station within the meaning of the Police Service Administration Act 1990.sch 4 def police station reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)prescribed entity, for part 9, division 2A, see section 297D.sch 4 def prescribed entity ins 2019 No. 23s 32prescribed indictable offence means—(a)a life offence; or(b)an offence of a type that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment for 14 years or more, other than an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 9(1) for which the maximum penalty is 15 years imprisonment; or(c)an offence against any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code—(i)section 315A;(ii)section 323;(iii)section 328A;(iv)section 339;(v)section 408A(1), if the offence involves a motor vehicle;(vi)section 408A(1), to which section 408A(2) applies;(vii)section 412;(viii)section 421(1).
sch 4 def prescribed indictable offence ins 2021 No. 9s 34(2)sub 2023 No. 3s 41presentence referral see section 163(1)(d)(ii).sch 4 def presentence referral ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)prison means a prison within the meaning of the Corrective Services Act 2006.sch 4 def prison amd 2000 No. 63s 276sch 2reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2006 No. 29s 518sch 3prisoner see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 4 def prisoner ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)prisoner of a court or prisoner of the court means a person who is in the custody of a court.sch 4 def prisoner of a court or prisoner of the court ins 2019 No. 38s 86prison transfer direction ...sch 4 def prison transfer direction ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)sub 2016 No. 39s 36om 2024 No. 45s 133(1)prison transfer notice ...sch 4 def prison transfer notice ins 2024 No. 45s 133(2)om 2024 No. 54s 38(1)probation order means an order made under section 175(1)(d), 175A(2)(a) or 176(1)(a).sch 4 def probation order reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2024 No. 54s 38(6)procedural action or order means an action or order made for, or incidental to, a proceeding that does not constitute a hearing and determination on the merits of the matter to which the proceeding relates, for example—(a)the charging of a defendant; and(b)the issue of a warrant; and(c)the granting of bail or release without bail; and(d)the remand of a defendant; and(e)the adjournment of the proceeding.
sch 4 def procedural action or order reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)program period—(a)for a conditional release order—see section 221; or(b)for an intensive supervision order—see section 204.
sch 4 def program period ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2012 No. 41s 47(4); 2014 No. 9s 26(1B); 2016 No. 38s 58(2)proper officer means—(a)for the Supreme Court, the District Court or a Childrens Court judge—the registrar or a sheriff or deputy sheriff of the court; and(b)for a Magistrates Court or a Childrens Court magistrate—the clerk of the court.
sch 4 def proper officer sub 1993 No. 76s 3sch 1amd 1999 No. 19s 3schreloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2008 No. 59s 139schproperty offence means an offence relating to property.sch 4 def property offence ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)public guardian means the public guardian under the Public Guardian Act 2014.sch 4 def public guardian ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)publish means publish to the public by television, radio, internet, newspaper, periodical, notice, circular or other form of communication.sch 4 def publish ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2014 No. 9s 26(2)reasonably suspects means suspects on grounds that are reasonable in the circumstances.sch 4 def reasonably suspects ins 2023 No. 3s 41(2)recidivist vehicle offender ...sch 4 def recidivist vehicle offender ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)referring authority see section 31(1).sch 4 def referring authority ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)referring court ...sch 4 def referring court ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)om 2012 No. 41s 47(1)referring police officer ...sch 4 def referring police officer ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)sub 2012 No. 41s 47(1)–(2)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)release notice see section 51.sch 4 def release notice ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)relevant individual ...sch 4 def relevant individual ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)remove, in relation to graffiti, includes the following—(a)repair;(b)conceal;(c)cover;(d)attempt to remove.
Example—painting over graffitisch 4 def remove ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)requirements of the boot camp order ...sch 4 def requirements of the boot camp order ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)residential phase ...sch 4 def residential phase ins 2012 No. 41s 47(2)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)respected person, of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, means a member of the community who is generally respected in the community.sch 4 def respected person ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)restorative justice agreement means—(a)a conference agreement; or(b)an alternative diversion program agreed to by the chief executive and the child who is to complete the program.
sch 4 def restorative justice agreement ins 2016 No. 39 s 36(2)restorative justice order means an order made under section 175(1)(da) or (db).sch 4 def restorative justice order ins 2016 No. 39 s 36(2)restorative justice process means a conference or an alternative diversion program.sch 4 def restorative justice process ins 2016 No. 39 s 36(2)review application ...sch 4 def review application ins 2024 No. 45s 133(2)om 2024 No. 54s 38(1)sentence, for part 6, division 11, see section 132.sch 4 def sentence ins 2016 No. 39 s 36(2)sentence order—(a)for part 6, division 9, subdivision 4—see section 117A; or(b)otherwise—means any of the following—(i)an order made under section 175, 175A or 176, including a reprimand;(ii)the recording of a conviction under section 183;(iii)a conditional release order made under section 220;(iv)an order under section 234.
sch 4 def sentence order sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2012 No. 41s 47(5); 2014 No. 9s 26(3); 2016 No. 38s 58(4)sub 2023 No. 3s 41amd 2024 No. 54s 38(7)serious offence means an offence mentioned in section 8.sch 4 def serious offence reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)service provider, for part 9, division 2A, see section 297D.sch 4 def service provider ins 2019 No. 23s 32seven year offence means a life offence or an offence of a type, that if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment for 7 years or more.sch 4 def seven year offence ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)simple offence includes a regulatory offence and a breach of duty.sch 4 def simple offence reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)State includes a Territory.sch 4 def State ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)subsequent offence ...sch 4 def subsequent offence ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)supervised release order means an order made under section 228.sch 4 def supervised release order ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)support person, for a child, see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, schedule 6.sch 4 def support person ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2000 No. 5s 810sch 4 (amd 2006 No. 26ss 84, 86)supreme court offence means an offence for which the District Court does not have jurisdiction to try an adult because of the District Court of Queensland Act 1967, section 61.sch 4 def supreme court offence ins 1996 No. 22s 5(2)sub 2002 No. 39s 5(2)–(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)temporary delay ...sch 4 def temporary delay ins 2023 No. 3s 41(2)amd 2024 No. 45s 133(3)om 2024 No. 54s 38(1)temporary detention centre see section 301B.sch 4 def temporary detention centre ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)temporary detention centre declaration, for part 9A, see section 301G(4).sch 4 def temporary detention centre declaration ins 2023 No. 14s 51(2)term of imprisonment see the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 4.sch 4 def term of imprisonment ins 2016 No. 39s 36(2)terrorism offence means—(a)a terrorism offence under the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth); or(b)an offence against the repealed Crimes (Foreign Incursions and Recruitment) Act 1978 (Cwlth), sections 6 to 9; or(c)an offence against the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 (Vic), section 4B; or(d)an offence against the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), section 310J; or(e)an offence against the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA), section 83CA; or(f)another offence against a provision of a law of the Commonwealth or another State if the provision— (i)is prescribed by regulation; and(ii)is in relation to an activity that involves a terrorist act, or is preparatory to the carrying out of an activity that involves a terrorist act.
sch 4 def terrorism offence ins 2019 No. 10s 34terrorist act see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 211.sch 4 def terrorist act ins 2019 No. 10s 34tracking device ...sch 4 def tracking device ins 2019 No. 23s 32om 2021 No. 9s 34(1)transfer day ...sch 4 def transfer day ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)transferred detention order ...sch 4 def transferred detention order ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)treatment includes therapeutic, palliative and preventative treatment.sch 4 def treatment reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)UN expert means an expert selected in accordance with the Optional Protocol, article 13.sch 4 def UN expert ins 2023 No. 13s 31unlawfully at large, for a person who has been lawfully detained under this Act, includes—(a)having escaped from detention; or(b)having been mistakenly released from detention before the person is eligible for the release.
sch 4 def unlawfully at large ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)unpaid service means the following—(a)community service required to be performed under a community service order;(b)graffiti removal service required to be performed under a graffiti removal order.
sch 4 def unpaid service ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)unperformed graffiti removal service, for a child, means graffiti removal service that the child—(a)is required to perform under a graffiti removal order; and(b)has not performed.
sch 4 def unperformed graffiti removal service ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)unperformed unpaid service, for a child, means unpaid service that the child—(a)is required to perform under a community service order or a graffiti removal order; and(b)has not performed.
sch 4 def unperformed unpaid service ins 2013 No. 31s 93(1)unserved period of detention ...sch 4 def unserved period of detention ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 39s 36(1)UN subcommittee means the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment of the Committee against Torture, established in accordance with the Optional Protocol, part II.sch 4 def UN subcommittee ins 2023 No. 13s 31vehicle offence ...sch 4 def vehicle offence ins 2014 No. 9s 26(1)om 2016 No. 38s 58(1)watch-house officer, for part 5A, see section 59B.sch 4 def watch-house officer ins 2019 No. 38s 86youth justice principles means the principles stated in schedule 1.sch 4 def youth justice principles ins 2002 No. 39s 5(3)reloc 2002 No. 39s 5(5)amd 2009 No. 34s 45(3)schpt 3 amdt 38youth justice staff member, for part 5A, see section 59B.sch 4 def youth justice staff member ins 2019 No. 38s 86sch 4 ins 2002 No. 39s 118Note—definitions for this Act were originally located in prev s 4.Schedule 5sch 5 ins 2012 No. 41s 48om 2016 No. 38s 59amd 2016 No. 50s 40sch 1 (amdt could not be given effect)