Section 19Part 2 — Youth Courts and Proceedings with Respect to Young Persons
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19. (1) This section applies where —
a young person admits an offence with which that person has been charged; or
the court is satisfied that the offence has been proved, and a finding to that effect is recorded. Youth Justice Act (2021 Revision) Section 20 c Revised as at 31st December, 2020 Page 17
Before sentencing the young person, the court shall obtain such information as it considers it requires as to the young person’s —
circumstances, including any previous offences;
background; and
school and medical records, as may enable it to sentence the young person appropriately.
For the purpose of obtaining any such information the court may, from time to time, remand the young person on bail or in custody.