Minors (U18yrs)

If you are under the age of 18 years, the police must try to arrange for a lawyer, friend or relative you choose to be present during an interrogation or investigation. If no such person attends, the police must try to contact a person nominated by child support services or another person who, in their opinion, is a suitable person to represent your interests particularly if you are suspected of an offence punishable by more than two years imprisonment.

Any written bail application may be made on behalf of the person under 18 by a guardian of the person.

Download the Legal Services Commission fact sheet (pdf) or visit their page on young people and the police.