Section 258 — Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989: Functions of family group conference

258 Functions of family group conference A family group conference convened under section 247 of this Act shall have such of the following functions as are appropriate in the circumstances of the particular case: (a) Where the conference is convened under paragraph (a) of that section,— (i) To consider, in relation to the child in respect of whom the conference was convened, such matters relating to the care or protection of that child as the conference thinks fit; and (ii) Where the conference considers that the child is in need of care or protection, to make such decisions or recommendations, and to formulate such plans, in relation to that child as the conference considers necessary or desirable, having regard to the principles set out in sections 5 , 6 , and 13 of this Act: (b) Where the conference is convened in relation to an alleged offence in respect of which proceedings have not been commenced under this Part of this Act, to consider whether the young person should be prosecuted for that offence or whether the matter can be dealt with in some other way, and to recommend to the relevant enforcement agency accordingly: (c) Where the young person in respect of whom the conference is convened is detained in the custody of the chief executive or the Police pending the determination of a charge, to make a recommendation to the Court in relation to the custody of the young person pending that determination: (d) Where the conference is convened in relation to an offence in respect of which proceedings have been commenced under this Part of this Act, to consider whether the offence alleged to have been committed by that young person should be dealt with by the Court or whether the matter can be dealt with in some other way, and to recommend to the Court accordingly: (e) Where the charge against the young person is admitted or proved, to consider how the young person should be dealt with for that offence, and to recommend to the Court accordingly. Paragraph (c) was amended, as from 1 October 1999, by section 13 Department of Child, Youth and Family Services Act 1999 (1999 No 82) by substituting “ chief executive ” for “ Director-General ” .