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Youth Justice Act 2005
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42 Extension of limitation period
(1) This section applies if a youth is diverted in relation to an offence
but fails to satisfactorily complete a Youth Justice Conference or
diversion program.
(2) Subject to section 21, proceedings may be commenced against the
youth for the offence despite that the applicable limitation period
has expired.
(3) The proceedings must be commenced before the later of:
(a) the expiry of the applicable limitation period; or
(b) 3 months after the diversion is determined to have been
unsatisfactory.