South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts30—Court to explain proceedings etc
(1) A court before
which criminal proceedings are brought against a youth must satisfy itself
that the youth understands the nature of those proceedings.
(2) If the youth is
not represented by counsel or solicitor, the court—
(a) must
explain to the youth in simple language the elements of the offence charged,
the nature of the allegations against the youth and the legal implications of
those allegations; and
(b) must
provide the youth with a written statement in the prescribed form of the
youth's rights in respect of legal representation and of the way to proceed in
order to obtain legal advice, representation or assistance.
(3) If a youth is
sentenced to a fine or ordered to make any other payment of money, the court
must give the youth a notice stating in simple language the amount the youth
must pay and the time and place at which payment is to be, or may be, made.
(4) Non-compliance
with this section does not invalidate a judgment or order of the court.