78Victim impact statements

78 Victim impact statements (1) The prosecutor must present a victim impact statement if the victim consents to its presentation. (2) If the victim is incapable, because of age or physical or mental disability, of giving consent to the presentation of a victim impact statement, the victim impact statement may be prepared by a person who, in the opinion of the Court, has a sufficiently close relationship with the victim. (3) A victim impact statement may, with the permission of the Court, be presented by a person other than the prosecutor. (4) A written victim impact statement must be signed and a copy must be given to the youth. (5) If a victim impact statement is to be presented orally, a written or oral summary of the statement must be given to the youth. (6) A legal practitioner representing the youth or, with the leave of the Court, the youth, may cross-examine: (a) the person who signed a written victim impact statement; or (b) the person (not being the prosecutor) presenting the statement orally, about the contents of the statement. Youth Justice Act 2005 51