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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 69

Presence of parent required generally

69 Presence 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.



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