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Youth Justice Act 2005
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225 Matter before Supreme Court at commencement
(1) This section applies in relation to a matter:
(a) that, on the commencement of this section, is before the
Supreme Court; and
(b) that, after the commencement, the Youth Justice Court has
jurisdiction to hear and determine summarily.
(2) The Supreme Court must consider whether:
(a) the Supreme Court should continue to deal with the matter; or
(b) the Youth Justice Court should hear and determine the matter
(3) If the Supreme Court considers the matter should be heard and
determined summarily by the Youth Justice Court, and the youth
consents, the Supreme Court:
(a) may remit the matter to the Youth Justice Court; and
(b) may give any directions about the matter that the Supreme
Court considers appropriate for the remission.
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