Youth Justice Act 2005
71Report in certain circumstances
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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.