109. Contributions by parents or guardians

Terms defined in s 2

• child

  child

  Defined · s 2

  “child” means a person who is below 14 years of age;

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• fit person

  fit person

  Defined · s 2

  “fit person” means —(a)a foster parent; or(b)such other person whom the court, the Director‑General or a protector, having regard to the character of the person, thinks is competent to provide care, protection and supervision to a child or young person;

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• guardian

  guardian

  Defined · s 2

  “guardian”, in relation to a child or young person, includes any person who, in the opinion of the court having cognizance of any case in relation to the child or young person, or in which the child or young person is concerned, has for the time being the charge of, or control over, the child or young person;

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• juvenile rehabilitation centre

  juvenile rehabilitation centre

  Defined · s 2

  “juvenile rehabilitation centre” means any institution or part thereof appointed or established under Part 6 as a juvenile rehabilitation centre;

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• place of detention

  place of detention

  Defined · s 2

  “place of detention” means a place provided or appointed by the Minister as a place of detention under section 81(1);

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• place of safety

  place of safety

  Defined · s 2

  “place of safety” means any institution or part thereof appointed or established under Part 6 as a place of safety;

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• place of temporary care and protection

  place of temporary care and protection

  Defined · s 2

  “place of temporary care and protection” means any place or institution designated to be a place of temporary care and protection under section 31 or any other suitable place the occupier of which is willing temporarily to receive a child or young person committed under section 10, 11 or 54;

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• young person

  young person

  Defined · s 2

  “young person” means a person who is 14 years of age or older but below 18 years of age.

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