Being on remand in a youth detention centre
Your child may be remanded because:
- they were charged with offences and the police watchhouse manager did not give them bail
- your child went to court and the court did not give them bail.
If this happens, your child will be transferred from a watchhouse to a youth detention centre. They must stay in detention until they go to court for their hearing. You can talk to your child’s caseworker or lawyer to see if a bail application can still be made.
You can visit your child while they are on remand in a youth detention centre. You can also phone them or write letters.
Your child’s lawyer will also be able to contact them while they are in a youth detention centre.
Going to court while on remand
When your child has a court hearing they may:
- leave the centre to go to court
- participate in court via video conference.
If your child is leaving the youth detention centre to go to court, we will organise their transport with the Queensland Police Service. Your child may wear their own clothes for court.
Our staff will support your child throughout the court process and make sure they are able to talk with their lawyer.
What will your child do while on remand
While your child is on remand in a youth detention centre they will do things that other young people in the centre do, including:
- have a health check
- go to school
- talk to their caseworker
- talk to a psychologist or speech therapist if they need to
- do programs to help them make better choices
- do other programs and activities, including physical activity.
If your child is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, they will also be supported by the youth detention centre’s cultural unit and cultural staff.
More information
- Read more about what happens in youth detention.
- Learn who is here to help young people in detention.