The Children’s Court may dismiss a proven charge against a child without recording a conviction. This is called a dismissal. The court records that the child was found guilty of the offence, but the child faces no further penalty.
The court can order dismissal with or without giving the child a formal warning. A formal warning lets the child know about the potential consequences if they commit further offences.
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