620Information sharing by Youth Parole Board about release on parole

620 Information sharing by Youth Parole Board about release on parole

(1) The Youth Parole Board must notify Victoria Police of—

(a) the release on parole, or scheduled release on parole, of a child or young person who was or is detained in a youth justice custodial centre for at least one Category A serious youth offence or Category B serious youth offence; and

(b) any conditions of the parole.

(2) The Youth Parole Board may notify Victoria Police of—

(a) the release on parole, or scheduled release on parole of any other child or young person who was or is detained in a youth justice custodial centre; and

(b) any conditions of the parole.

Part 12.2—Release on parole from youth justice custodial centre

Division 1—Explanation and use of information

621 Explanation of parole orders and decision-making criteria

(1) This section applies if the Youth Parole Board is considering releasing a child or young person on parole, and that child or young person is present at the meeting of the Board.

(2) The Youth Parole Board must explain to the child or young person and (if present) the parent of the child or young person—

(a) the purpose and effect of a youth parole order; and

(b) the potential consequences of contravention of a youth parole order; and

(c) the criteria to be applied by the Youth Parole Board in determining whether to make a youth parole order.

(3) The explanation must be made—

(a) using easily understandable language appropriate to the age, maturity and stage of development of the child or young person; and

(b) if the parent of the child or young person is present, in a way in which the parent will understand.