Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) This section applies if a youth is charged with an indictable offence that, if committed by an adult, would require the consent of the defendant to be heard summarily.
(2) The Youth Justice Court must inform the youth and a responsible adult in relation to the youth (if present in court) of the youth's right to consent or not to the matter being heard summarily.
(3) If a responsible adult in relation to the youth is not present, the Court may adjourn the proceeding to enable a responsible adult to be present.
(4) If a proceeding is adjourned to enable a responsible adult to be present, the Court may continue the proceeding after the adjournment despite that a responsible adult is not present.
(5) If the youth consents and the Court is of the opinion that it is appropriate to deal with the matter summarily, the Court must proceed to hear the matter summarily.
(6) If the youth consents but the Court is of the opinion that it is not appropriate to deal with the matter summarily, the Court must proceed to deal with the matter by way of preliminary examination.