South Australian Consolidated Acts

YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT 1993 - SECT 14

14—Application of general law

        (1)         The law of the State relating to criminal investigation, arrest, bail, remand and custody before proceedings for an offence are finally determined applies, subject to this Act, to youths with necessary adaptations and any further adaptations and modifications that may be set out in the regulations.

        (2)         If a youth is arrested on suspicion of having committed an offence, and the youth is to be dealt with under this Act for the offence, the officer responsible for the arrest and custody of the youth must, as soon as practicable after the arrest—

            (a)         explain to the youth the nature of the allegations against him or her; and

            (b)         inform the youth of his or her right to seek legal representation; and

            (c)         take all reasonable steps to inform—

                  (i)         the guardian of the youth;

                  (ii)         if a guardian is not available—an adult person nominated by the youth who has had a close association with the youth or has been counselling, advising or aiding the youth,

of the arrest and invite him or her to be present during any interrogation or investigation to which the youth is subjected while in custody.