Children’s Court

The Children's Court of Western Australia deals with offences alleged to have been committed by young people aged 10 to 17 years.  The jurisdiction is unique it has the primary focus on assisting children to learn from their mistakes, rather than punishing them.

The procedures and sentencing options available to young people is very unique and it is advisable to have a lawyer who is familiar and experienced with the jurisdiction.  At Smiddy-Brown Legal with have extensive experience and knowledge of this jurisdiction and working with young people to achieve a favourable outcome.