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Fine

A fine is a monetary penalty that can be given to any child aged between 10 and 18 years.

If the young person is under 15 years of age the maximum fine that can be given for one offence is one penalty unit and up to two penalty units for multiple offences. If the young person is 15 years old or over the maximum fine that can be given for one offence is five penalty units or up to ten penalty units for multiple offences.

The law relating to fines is contained in sections 373-379 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.