These protocols set out certain processes in the Youth Court, such as transferring information to other courts, and media reporting on Youth Court proceedings.
This Protocol sets out the process for disclosing information from a young adult’s Youth Court and Family Court files to the Young Adult List Court. Information sharing assists the court to:
Young Adult List Information Sharing Protocol
This protocol provides for the sharing of information between the Family Court and the Youth Court, including copies of any professional reports and Family Group Conference plans completed for the child or young person.
Protocol for the Sharing of Information Between the Family and Youth Courts
This protocol sets out the process for media attending and reporting on Youth Court proceedings. Accredited media are legally entitled, and permitted, to attend any Youth Court hearings. However, media must have permission from the Judge that heard the proceedings before publishing any report of Youth Court proceedings.
Media and Reporting Protocol in the Youth Court(external link)
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