1The disciplinary misconduct committed by a child arrested/sentenced shall be examined in a hearing, unless the child breaches the order, or hinders the hearing, fails to appear at the hearing or refuses to participate therein. Such fact shall be recorded in the minutes kept during the hearing.
2During the hearing, the child arrested/sentenced shall have the right to remain seated, take notes and give verbal explanations.
3The child arrested/sentenced has the right to a defence counsel in the hearing where the disciplinary misconduct is examined. Before a hearing starts, the child shall be informed of the right to have a defence counsel. Such right shall be exercised within 6 hours from the provision of information, if the child so consents. If the defence counsel fails to appear on time, an ex officio lawyer shall be assigned to the child. The child shall consent to the ex officio lawyer. Expenses for the ex officio lawyer shall be covered according to the provisions of the legislation on legal aid.
4Special rules on the proceedings related to the disciplinary measure against the child and the respective authorities shall be defined in the General Regulation of Prisons.
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