CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 310 Right to contact support person—external review

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 310

    (1)     This section applies if a decision under section 307 (2) (Review officer's powers after internal review) has been made in relation to an accused detainee.

    (2)     The accused detainee has a right to contact 1 or 2 support people to assist the detainee to apply for review of the decision under this division.

    (3)     The director-general must ensure that the accused detainee has access to facilities—

        (a)     to contact a support person as soon as practicable; and

        (b)     to consult with the support person.