Court Powers to Re-Sentence People After Revoking Community Service or Good Behaviour Orders
Justice Legislation Amendment (Children) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Courts can re-sentence a child for their original crime if a children’s community service order is revoked
Courts can re-sentence a person for their original crime if a good behaviour bond, probation, or outcome plan is revoked
People who are re-sentenced after a revoked bond keep their original rights to appeal
Courts must revoke a good behaviour bond if a person breaks a condition while a control order is suspended
Courts can change, extend, or cancel children’s community service orders; they can also decide to take no action
The court must notify the Secretary and the assigned officer if a children’s community service order is changed or revoked