Who can come to Youth Court hearings?
They are private. The only people allowed to come are: • officers of the court • the child or young person • the person who says the young person broke the law (usually someone from the police) • the young person’s parents, guardians, or caregivers • someone from the family group conference (if one has been held) • a lawyer or youth advocate who speaks for the young person • a lawyer who speaks for the young person’s parents or guardian • a youth justice co-ordinator • a social worker • a lay advocate who supports the child or young person, or their parent, guardian or caregiver • witnesses • reporters who have permission to be there • anyone else the judge allows to be there.
