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Part IX · Procedure in Juvenile Courts

53. Additional orders which may be made by Juvenile Court in relation to child or young person found guilty of offence

(1)

Where a child or young person has been dealt with in connection with an offence by a court or by a family conference, the Juvenile Court may, on its own motion or on the application of the Director or a protector, make an additional order requiring either or both the child or young person and his guardian to undergo such counseling, psychotherapy or other programme or to partake in such other activity as it thinks necessary for the purpose of —

(a)

resolving any relationship problems between the child or young person and his guardian;

(b)

rehabilitating or assisting in the rehabilitation of the child or young person;

(c)

enabling the guardian of the child or young person to manage him; or

(d)

enhancing, promoting or protecting the physical, social and emotional well-being and safety of the child or young person.

(2)

In making an order under subsection (1), the Juvenile Court may require the guardian of the child or young person to enter into a bond to comply with such order.

(3)

Any guardian who fails to comply with any order or requirement made by the Juvenile Court under subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

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Part X

Remand Homes

Part XI

Places of Detention

Part XII

Approved Schools and Approved Homes

Part XIII

Provisions Applicable to Persons Being Detained in Approved Schools, Approved Homes, Remand Homes and Places of Detention

Part XIV

Expenses and Contributions

Part XV

General