37Role of Aboriginal Community Justice Group

#### 37 Role of Aboriginal Community Justice Group 37 Role of Aboriginal Community Justice Group > > (1) In assessing the suitability of a referred offender to participate in the program, the Aboriginal Community Justice Group to which the offender has been referred is to have regard to the following matters— > > > > > (a) the nature of the offence committed by the offender, > > > > > (b) whether the offender is part of an Aboriginal community at the specified place or has a close association or kinship with that community, > > > > > (c) the impact of the offence on its victims and the Aboriginal community to which the offender belongs or with which the offender has a close association or kinship, > > > > > (d) the potential benefits to the offender, the victims, the Aboriginal community and the community generally should the offender participate in the program, > > > > > (e) any other matter that it considers relevant. > > > (2) The Aboriginal Community Justice Group to which an offender has been referred must report to the participating court that made the suitability assessment order in the form approved by the Minister within 14 days (or any further period that the court may allow) after the Group has been convened. > > **cl 37:** Am 2023 No 39, Sch 6.12\[1\].