123Parent may be notified of referral

123 Parent may be notified of referral

(1) Subject to subsection (2), if a child is referred to an early diversion group conference, the referring police officer must ensure that written notice of the referral is given to a parent of the child.

(2) A child's parent must not be notified under subsection (1) if, in the opinion of the referring police officer, notifying the parent would pose an unacceptable risk of harm to the safety or wellbeing of the child.