A 13-year-old girl described as being "out of control" has appeared in Dubbo Children's Court on 14 charges.
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The girl, who cannot be named, had an extensive criminal history, including 12 previous breaches of bail.
She was brought before Magistrate Andrew Eckhold on seven larceny charges, three charges of failing to appear in court in accordance with bail undertakings, two charges of having goods in her custody suspected of being stolen and single charges of damaging property and common assault.
The Aboriginal Legal Service said the girl had spent 28 days in custody.
Magistrate Andrew Eckhold told the girl warrants had been issued for her arrest "because no one knew where you were".
"I was terrified something had happened to you," the magistrate said.
"In the last six months you have been getting into more and more trouble.
"You need assistance from Juvenile Justice to ensure you are in the best position to keep out of court.
"You should be at school, enjoying sport and friends. You should not be in detention. Detention is not normal."
Magistrate Eckhold said the girl had been out of control and determined to get into trouble.
"Your behaviour has affected your reputation and the reputation of the town.
"I don't understand what the problem is. You should be too proud of yourself to offend."
Two of the shoplifting charges and single counts of failing to appear in court and having goods in custody were dismissed with a caution.
The girl was placed on six-month good behaviour bonds for the other offences.
"You need to work with Juvenile Justice to keep out of trouble," Magistrate Eckhold said.
"If you breach the bonds you will move up the sentencing regime."
The girl appeared in the court dock dressed in a yellow hooded jumper, patterned leggings and black plastic thongs. Her long dark hair was tied back in a ponytail.
