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Youth Justice Act 2005
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71 Report in certain circumstances
(1) If a youth has been found guilty of an offence and the Court is
considering imposing on a youth a sentence that includes any of
the following, the Court must require a report as to the suitability of
the youth for the proposed sentence:
(a) a sentence that includes supervision;
(b) a community work order;
(c) alternative detention;
(d) periodic detention.
(2) If the Court is considering a sentence that involves a fine or
restitution by financial compensation, the Court must satisfy itself (if
necessary by requiring a report) that the sentence is appropriate
having regard to the financial circumstances of the youth.