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Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
38JRemand in custody
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38J Remand in custody
(1) The Children's Court or an appellate court must not remand a child in custody unless it is satisfied that there is no practicable alternative in the circumstances.
(2) The Children's Court or an appellate court must not make an order remanding a child in custody unless it has received a certificate under section 47 stating that the facilities or services necessary for that order are available.
Division 2—Unfitness to stand trial
S. 38K