(1) The following persons must attend an initial inquiry —
(a) the child in conflict with the law;
(b) the parent or an appropriate adult;
(c) the probation officer who conducted the assessment of the child;
(d) the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(e) the victim or complainant; and
(f) any other person as may be considered necessary by a magistrate under section 30(1).
(2) A magistrate may exclude a parent or an appropriate adult from attending the initial inquiry if his or her presence at the initial inquiry is not in the best interest of the child.
(3) If an initial inquiry proceeds in the absence of a probation officer who conducted the assessment of the child, the assessment report of the probation officer must be made available at the initial inquiry unless the assessment is dispensed with under section 30(2).
(4) The following persons may attend an initial inquiry —
(a) the attorney-at law representing the child;
(b) a police officer who apprehended the child, issued the summons or notice or any other police officer designated by the Commissioner of Police; and
(c) a person as may be considered by a magistrate under section 30(1).