📘 Young Offenders Amendment Act 2023
015 of 2023Assented 26 June 2023
The Young Offenders Amendment Act 2023 amends the Young Offenders Act 1994 to change detention and transfer rules for young offenders, particularly those turning 18, between detention centers and prisons. It also allows for CEO discretion in certain transfer decisions.
Impact
Young offenders aged 16-18 and those turning 18 while in detention are affected by changes to transfer rules between detention centers and prisons. The CEO and courts have new discretionary powers regarding these transfers. Impacts DoJ and youth detention facilities.
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