89Notice of hearing

89 Notice of hearing

89 Notice of hearing

(1) The centre manager must cause notice to be served on the detainee concerned, stating the allegation and advising the detainee that the detainee is required to appear before the Children’s Court for the purpose of hearing the allegation.

(2) The notice must state—

(a) the name of the person who made the allegation, and

(b) the nature of the alleged misbehaviour, and

(c) the date and time when, and the place where, the detainee’s appearance before the Children’s Court is required, and

(d) that the detainee must indicate to the centre manager, not later than 8 hours before the detainee’s appearance before the Children’s Court, whether or not the alleged misbehaviour is admitted or denied, and

(e) that the detainee is entitled to be legally represented at the hearing, and

(f) that the detainee is entitled to give evidence before the Children’s Court in respect of the alleged misbehaviour.

(3) It is the duty of the centre manager to ensure, as far as possible, that the detainee understands the meaning of the notice.