New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

YOUNG OFFENDERS REGULATION 1997 - REG 19A

19A Outcome plans for bush fire/arson juvenile offenders

(1) This clause applies to a child who admits to an offence covered by the Act that consists of:

(a) the lighting of a bush fire, or

(b) the destruction or damage of property by means of fire.

(2) For the purposes of section 52 (6) (e) of the Act, an outcome plan for a child to whom this clause applies must provide for the following:

(a) attendance by the child:

(i) at a burns unit or ward of a hospital that agrees to participate in the youth justice conference scheme, or

(ii) at a screening of a film or video designed to provide education as to the harmful effects of fire,

(b) a meeting between the child and any victim of the offence who is willing to meet the child,

(c) the making of reparation for the offence, such as:

(i) assistance in clean-up operations and in treatment of injured animals, and

(ii) the payment of compensation (not exceeding the amount that a court may impose on conviction for the offence).

(3) This clause does not limit any other matter for which an outcome plan may provide.

(4) This clause does not affect the requirements of the Act relating to the agreement of the child and victims of the offence to the outcome plan.

(5) This clause does not apply to an outcome plan that is agreed to as a result of a conference convened before the commencement of this clause.