258Calculation to convert fine into community service order

258 Calculation to convert fine into community service order

(1) If the Children's Court makes a community service order under section 257(2)(f), it may order the child to perform community service activities as directed by the Secretary for a number of hours fixed in accordance with subsection (2).

(2) The number of hours of unpaid community service activities that the child may be required to perform is 1 hour for each 0⋅2 penalty unit or part of a 0⋅2 penalty unit then remaining unpaid up to an amount equivalent to the value of 10 penalty units with a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 50 hours.

(3) If a child is in default of more than one fine or instalment, the minimum and maximum number of hours set out in subsection (2) apply to the total number of hours of unpaid community service activities that the child may be required to perform in respect of the amounts then remaining unpaid of all the fines or instalments of which the child is then in default.

259 Bail

(1) The Children's Court, a bail justice or a police officer may grant bail if—

(a) a child has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 257(3) and it is not possible for the Children's Court to immediately hear the proceeding to which the warrant relates; or

(b) a child has appeared before the Children's Court in relation to a proceeding under section 257 and the Court adjourns the hearing of the proceeding.

(2) Subject to section 154, the Bail Act 1977 applies under this section, with any necessary modifications, as if a reference to a person accused of an offence or an accused included a reference to the child.

(3) If the child is refused bail, the child must be remanded in custody for a period not exceeding 21 clear days.