Children Act 2001

F84[Dismissal of case against child under 14 in certain circumstances.

76C

76C. Where a child under 14 years of age is charged with an offence, the Court may, of its own motion or the application of any person, dismiss the case on its merits if, having had due regard to the childs age and level of maturity, it determines that the child did not have a full understanding of what was involved in the commission of the offence.]

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F84

Inserted (1.03.2007) by Criminal Justice Act 2006 (26/2006), s. 134, S.I. No. 65 of 2007.