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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 76

One year limitation inapplicable if indictable offence dealt with summarily

76 One 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.



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