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Youth Justice Act 2005
140HGeneral provisions about inquiry
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140H General provisions about inquiry
(1) The purpose of an inquiry under this Part is to ascertain:
(a) whether unstable or otherwise unsatisfactory family
circumstances might have caused or contributed to the youth's
behavioural problems; and
(b) if so, whether the situation is likely to be improved by a family
responsibility agreement.
(2) The Court is not bound by the rules of evidence in conducting an
inquiry under this Part and may inform itself in any way it considers
appropriate.
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