Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004
26Referral by DPP—less serious family violence offences
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26 Referral by DPP—less serious family violence offences and less serious sexual offences (1) This section applies if the director of public prosecutions is the referring entity for a less serious family violence offence or a less serious sexual offence allegedly committed by a young offender or an adult offender. (2) The director of public prosecutions may refer the offence for restorative justice if— (a) the section 24 referral conditions apply; and (b) the director has consulted each person who could be an eligible victim or parent for the offence.
Referral by courts Division 6.3 Section 27