Youth Justice Act 2024
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1119 Definitions
In section 3(1) of the Sentencing Act 1991—
"youth justice custodial worker has the same meaning as in the Youth Justice Act 2024.";
(b) for the definition of youth justice centre order substitute—
"youth justice custodial order means an order made under Subdivision (4) of Division 2 of Part 3 directing the detention of a young offender in a youth justice custodial centre;";
(c) for the definition of youth justice centre substitute—
"youth justice custodial centre has the same meaning as in the Youth Justice Act 2024;";
(d) in the definition of detention, for "centre or youth residential" substitute "custodial";
(e) in the definition of secure custody facility, in paragraph (b), after "justice" insert "custodial";
(f) the definitions of youth residential centre and youth residential centre order are repealed.