124Date and time of early diversion group conference

124 Date and time of early diversion group conference

(1) The convenor of an early diversion group conference must fix—

(2) The date of the early diversion group conference must be no later than 28 days from the date on which the referral was received from Victoria Police or the Children's Court (as the case may be).

(3) The time period referred to in subsection (2) may be extended by one further period not exceeding 28 days if the convenor considers it appropriate in the circumstances.

(4) For the purposes of an extension under subsection (3), the convenor may have regard to any relevant matter including—

(a) the circumstances of the particular case; and

(b) the child's individual needs and risks; and

(c) the readiness of the child, the child's family and any victims of the alleged offence to participate in the early diversion group conference.