225Application by child for hearing of adjourned case at short notice

225 Application by child for hearing of adjourned case at short notice

(1) A child in respect of whom sentencing has been deferred under section 222 may apply to the Children's Court for the adjourned case to be re-listed at short notice.

(2) The Children's Court must cause a notice of an application under subsection (1) setting out the grounds of the application to be given to—

(a) the informant; and

(b) the Secretary, if appropriate.

(3) On an application under subsection (1), the Children's Court may re-list the adjourned case at short notice if the Court considers it appropriate to do so.