64Court may refer youth to diversion

64 Court may refer youth to diversion (1AA) The Youth Justice Court may, at any stage of the proceedings against a youth in respect of an offence, take action under subsection (1) unless: (a) the proceedings relate to a prescribed offence; or (b) under section 39(3)(d), diversion was previously considered an unsuitable option for the youth. (1) The Youth Justice Court may, in respect of the offence: (a) adjourn the proceedings; and (b) refer the youth to be assessed for inclusion in a diversion program or a Youth Justice Conference conducted for the purposes of Part 3. (2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not: (a) the youth has entered a plea to a charge in respect of the offence; or (b) there has been a finding of guilt in relation to a charge in respect of the offence.