YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1997 - SECT 48 Limitations on imposing sentences
YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1997 - SECT 48
Limitations on imposing sentences
(1) The Court must not impose a sentence that is more severe than would be imposed on an adult who committed the same offence.(2) The Court must not impose a sentence referred to in section 47(1)(f) , (g) or (h) unless it has first obtained a presentence report.(3) The Court must not impose a sentence referred to in section 47(1)(i) unless it has first obtained a rehabilitation program assessment.