YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 69 Presence of parent required generally

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 69

69 Presence of parent required generally

(1) If a parent of a child is not present when the child appears before a court charged with an offence, the court, after making inquiries of those present as to—

(a) the whereabouts of the child’s parents; and

(b) whether a parent of the child has been informed of the proceedings as required under—

(i) section 43 ; or

(ii) the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 392 ;

may adjourn the proceeding to enable a parent to be present at the time and place to which the proceeding is adjourned.

(2) The court may recommend that the chief executive provide financial assistance to a parent of the child to ensure that a parent is present at the proceeding.