112Effect of proposed supervised release order to be explained

112 Effect of proposed supervised release order to be explained

(1)  Before making a supervised release order in respect of a youth, the Secretary must explain, or cause to be explained, to the youth and, if the youth is less than 15 years old, the guardian, in language likely to be understood by the youth and the guardian –

(a) the purpose and effect of the order; and

(b) the consequences that may follow a contravention of the condition and any special conditions to which the order is subject; and

(c) the right of the youth to seek the reconsideration of the special conditions to which the order is subject.

(2)  If requested to do so, the youth and any guardian who is present when the supervised release order is made are required to sign on a copy of the order a written acknowledgment to the effect that the purpose and effect of the order are understood.

(3)  The failure of the youth or guardian, or both, to sign an acknowledgment under subsection (2) does not postpone or otherwise alter the effect of a supervised release order.