(1) Where a minor aged more than fourteen (14) years but less than eighteen (18) years is
found guilty, the court shall, by a reasoned decision:
(a) pass sentence in accordance with the provisions of sections 80 (3) and 87 of the Penal
Code;
(b) order one of the measures provided under section 724 above.
(2)
(a) In the case of a non-suspended term of imprisonment, only probation may be ordered in
addition.
(b) The probation order shall take effect after the term of imprisonment has been served.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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