Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 - SECT 23

Children in the criminal process

23. Children in the criminal process



(1) An accused child who is detained or a child detained without charge must
be segregated from all detained adults.

(2) An accused child must be brought to trial as quickly as possible.

(3) A child who has been convicted of an offence must be treated in a way that
is appropriate for his or her age.