Interpretation

2. In this Law-

"approved residence" means any school, institution or residence other than a reform school, declared by the Governor under the provisions of this Law to be an approved residence;

"child" means a person under the age of fourteen years;

"guardian" includes any person who, in the opinion of the Court having cognizance of any case in relation to a child or young person or in which a child or young person is concerned, has for the time being the charge of, or control over, such child or young person;

"Juvenile Court" means any member of a District Court when sitting to hear charges against children or young persons other than charges against a child or young person jointly with an adult;

"reform school" means a place declared by the Governor under the provisions of this Law to be a reform school;

"young person" means a person who is fourteen years of age or upwards and under the age of sixteen years;

"probation officer" means a probation officer appointed under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Law.