215Distribution of victim impact statement

215 Distribution of victim impact statement

(1) If a victim impact statement is prepared by or on behalf of a victim, the victim must provide to the prosecutor a copy of it, including a copy of any report attached to the victim impact statement under section 213(1).

(2) The copy is to be provided a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place.

(3) As soon as practicable after receiving a copy of a victim impact statement and any attached report under section 213(1), the prosecutor must—

(a) file a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report with the Children's Court; and

(b) provide a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached report to the child and the legal practitioner representing the child.