312Warrant may be issued for failure to appear

312 Warrant may be issued for failure to appear

A magistrate constituting the Children's Court may issue a warrant to arrest a child if—

(a) a notice is served on the child under section 307 or 308(1) and—

(i) the child fails to appear before the Court at the time specified; and

(ii) the Court is satisfied that the notice has come to the attention of the child; or

(b) service of a notice under paragraph (a) cannot be effected.

313 Bail

(1) The Children's Court, a bail justice or a police officer may grant bail if a child has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 312 and it is not possible for the Children's Court to immediately hear the order contravention proceeding to which the warrant relates.

(2) The Children's Court, a bail justice or a police officer may grant bail if a child has appeared before the Children's Court—

(a) in relation to an application made under section 307; or

(b) in answer to a notice to appear served under section 308(1)—

and the Court adjourns the hearing of the proceeding.

(3) 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 were a reference to the child.

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