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(1) A court that deals with a juvenile offender may

(a) discharge the offender conditionally or unconditionally;

(b) discharge the offender after the juvenile has given an undertaking;

(c) release the offender on probation as provided for in section 31 in addition to or by exercising any of the powers specified in paragraphs (d), (g) and (h) of this subsection;

(d) commit the offender to the care of a relative or other fit person;

(e) send the offender to a correctional centre established under Part III of this Act;

(f) subject to section 30, order the offender to pay a fine, damages, or costs;

(g) order the parent, guardian or close relative of the offender to pay a fine, damages or costs;

(h) order the parent, guardian or close relative of the offender to give security for the good behaviour of the offender; or

(i) deal with the case in any other lawful manner the court considers just.

(2) The ability of the juvenile offender, parent, guardian or close relative to pay the fine, damages or costs shall be taken into consideration by the court before the order is made.