New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CHILDREN (CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS) ACT 1987 - SECT 48O

48O Appeals to District Court against youth conduct orders

(1) A child in respect of whom a youth conduct order is made may, with the leave of the District Court, appeal to the Court against the order or the variation or revocation of the order.

(2) An appeal must be made within the period of:

(a) 28 days after the order is made, or

(b) if the order has been varied or revoked-28 days after the order is varied or revoked.

(3) On any such appeal, the District Court may:

(a) confirm the order, or

(b) vary the order, or

(c) revoke the order, or

(d) remit the matter to the Children’s Court to be dealt with under section 48N.

(4) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to:

(a) the designation of a respondent or other persons to assist the District Court in an appeal under this section (including, but not limited to, the designation of the Crown for any such purpose), and

(b) the service of court processes and other documents in connection with an appeal under this section on any such designated respondent or other person.