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Youth Justice Act 2005
67Report as to mental condition of youth
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67 Report as to mental condition of youth
(1) If the Court considers that the mental condition of a youth who is
charged with an offence may affect his or her criminal responsibility
or ability to understand proceedings, the Court may cause the youth
to be examined by an appropriately qualified person.
(2) The Court may adjourn proceedings in order for the youth to be
examined.
(3) The person who examines the youth must report (whether orally or
in writing) to the Court as to the youth's mental condition.