Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CRIMES (RESTORATIVE JUSTICE) ACT 2004 (NO. 65 OF 2004) - SECT 52

    (1)     A restorative justice agreement must be—

        (a)     in writing; and

        (b)     signed by each required participant in the conference.

    (2)     If a substitute participant for a suitable victim or parent signs a restorative justice agreement—

        (a)     the substitute participant is taken to sign the agreement on behalf of the victim or parent; and

        (b)     the victim or parent is taken to have consented to the agreement.

Note     If there is a substitute victim or parent for a restorative justice conference under s 43, the substitute is a required participant in the conference (see s 42), and so may sign a restorative justice agreement under s (1) (b).