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(1) In any case where a child is charged with an offence for which a fine, compensation or costs may be imposed, and the Court is of the considered view that the case would best be met by imposition of a fine, compensation or costs, whether with or without any other punishment, the Court shall order that the fine, compensation or costs imposed or awarded be paid by the child’s parent or guardian.(2) Where a child is charged with an offence, the Court may order his or her parent or guardian to give security for his or her good behaviour.(3) An order under this section may be made against a parent or guardian who, having been required to attend before the Court, has failed to do so, but the Court shall not make any order in that regard without giving the parent or guardian an opportunity to be heard.(4) Any sums imposed and ordered to be paid by a parent or guardian under this section, or forfeiture of any security required under this Part, may be recovered from him or her in a like manner as if the order had been made on conviction of the parent or guardian of the child.(5) A parent or guardian of a child may appeal to the High Court against an order made by a Children’s Court under this section.
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