The Children's Court Act 1907 established procedures to separate court proceedings involving anyone under the age of 17 years. The Children's Court could be constituted by a police magistrate sitting alone, or by any two or more justices of the peace. In Brisbane, and wherever practicable in other parts of Queensland, the Children's Court was to sit in a room other than the usual setting for the court of petty sessions. During hearings, the Children's Court had to be cleared of everyone not involved in the case (including newspapers), or representatives of organisations 'interested in the care or reform of children'.
The Act provided for the custody of children in remand and provided that 'in no case shall any child remain in a prison or lock-up pending the hearing unless his safe custody cannot otherwise be provided for'. The Children's Court was granted discretionary powers in regard to sentencing, being able to 'admonish' a child in lieu of conviction.
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