Overview of how bail works for young people in Victoria, including eligibility, Youth Justice involvement, bail conditions, and consequences of breaching bail.

Doli incapax is the legal presumption that a child aged between 12 and 14 is incapable of committing a criminal offence unless the prosecution proves the child understood the conduct was seriously wrong. Learn how doli incapax works in Victoria, including police interviews, Children’s Court matters and early legal advice.