1A more severe security measure shall not be imposed against a child, if the same purpose can be achieved through a more lenient measure.
2When a security measure against a child is requested to be imposed, the prosecutor in the request, and the Court in its decision shall consider and provide reasons related to the best interest of the child, the child’s specific needs and the request not to interrupt the educational process, upbringing and normal development of a child.
3The judge when determining the security measure shall hear the child in person and take the decision immediately thereafter.
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