162Adjournment of proceeding for early diversion group conference

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162 Adjournment of proceeding for early diversion group conference

(1) On making an early diversion group conference order in respect of a child, the Children's Court may adjourn the proceeding to enable the child to participate in an early diversion group conference.

(2) The Children's Court may refuse to accept a plea of guilty from the child in the proceeding for the offence, or may allow the child to withdraw such a plea, if—

(a) the Court has not heard any evidence in the proceeding; and

(b) the Court is considering making an early diversion group conference order.

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