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Police v T (30 September 1991) YC, Auckland, CRN 1204003984, Brown DCJ

Name: Police v T
Unreported
File number: CRN 1204003984
Date: 30 September 1991
Court: Youth Court
Location: Auckland
Judge: Brown DCJ
CYPFA: s276
Charge: Aggravated Robbery
Key Title: Jurisdiction of the Youth Court - s276 offer/election

Summary: T charged with two others, one an adult, with aggravated robbery; T indicated desire to plead guilty; whether YC jurisdiction should be offered pursuant to s276 CYPFA or whether matter should be transferred to adult Court. Kent v SS 383, US (1966) criteria to be considered (not exhaustive); protection of public a difficult factor; consider amenability to rehabilitation; FGC process allows these criteria to be considered particularly if victim involved. Counsel and prosecution to address Judge on these matters

Decision: Matter adjourned.