646Assessment for parole stage group conference

646 Assessment for parole stage group conference

(1) On receiving a referral under section 645, a convenor must assess whether it is appropriate for a child or young person to participate in a parole stage group conference, having regard to guidelines (if any) made by the Secretary under this section.

(2) An assessment that it is not appropriate for a child or young person to participate in a parole stage group conference does not affect the eligibility of the child or young person for youth parole or ongoing parole.

(3) The Secretary may make guidelines as to the assessment of a child or young person for participation in a group conference.