Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

BAIL AMENDMENT ACT 2004 (NO. 14 OF 2004) - SECT 18

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    (1)     The following conditions may be imposed on the grant of bail to a child—

        (a)     the conditions mentioned in section 25 (1) (other than a requirement mentioned in section 25 (2) (da); and

        (b)     any other conditions that the court or authorised officer considers appropriate—

              (i)     having regard to the principles in the Children and Young People Act 1999 , section 68; and

              (ii)     considering, as a primary consideration, the best interests of the child.

    (1A)     Without limiting section 25 (1), the requirements that a child may be required to comply with about his or her conduct while released on bail include a requirement that the child—

        (a)     accept supervision by the chief executive under the Children and Young People Act 1999, chapter 6 (Young offenders); and

        (b)     comply with any reasonable direction of the chief executive.

Examples of directions

1     a direction to attend a program

2     a direction to comply with an order for assessment or a treatment order made by the mental health tribunal

3     a direction to attend drug or alcohol counselling.

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).