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Division Division 7A - Youth Justice Act 1997 - Deferral of sentencing | Zoe

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Youth Justice Act 1997

Division 7ADeferral of sentencing

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Division 7A Deferral of sentencing

Previous section56Contravention of release and adjournment order

Next section56AWhen sentence may be deferred under section 47(1)(j)