A youth supervision order is a community-based sentence for children. The Children’s Court can make a youth supervision order with or without recording a conviction.
The maximum period of a youth supervision order is generally 12 months. However, the order may be up to 18 months if the offence is punishable by a prison sentence of more than 10 years, or if the child has been found guilty of more than one offence. The order cannot extend beyond the person’s 21st birthday.
Conditions of Youth Supervision Orders
A youth supervision order has mandatory conditions including:
- not committing another offence while the order is in force
- reporting to the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety within two working days after the order is made
- reporting to the Secretary as required while the order is in force
- complying with any lawful and reasonable directions given by the Secretary
- notifying the Secretary of any change in residence, school or employment
- only leaving Victoria with the permission of the Secretary
- participating in a community service program.
Breaches of Youth Supervision Orders
A child may breach a youth supervision order by reoffending or not complying with some part of the order. If a child breaches a youth supervision order, the Children’s Court can:
- vary the order and any conditions
- direct the child to comply with the order
- revoke the order and impose another sentence.
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