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Youth Criminal Justice Act in Canada

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Navigating the Youth Criminal Justice System

If you have been charged with a crime in Ottawa, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

OttawaLawyersNear Me

Grenier Law

Ottawa, Ontario
280 Metcalfe Street
(613) 552-5537

Natasha J. Calvinho Criminal Defence Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 401-116 Lisgar Street,
(613) 680-0868

Ronald G. Guertin Law

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 4 - 200 Cooper Street
(613) 238-5448

Lyttle Mcgarry Del Greco Llp

Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar Street, Suite 300
(613) 233-7740

Reesink Law

Ottawa, Ontario
400 Dalhousie St Unit 209
(613) 680-8859

Lamb & O’Brien

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St Suite 700
(613) 560-5982
Youth Criminal Justice Act in Ottawa, Ontario - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Crown prosecutor

Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.

Extrajudicial measures

Proceedings outside the formal court process. Examples include police warnings, referrals to community programs and Crown cautions. Extrajudicial measures are seen as an effective response to less serious youth crime.

Offence

An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment, as dictated by the Criminal Code or other acts.

Young person

Those 12 years old or older, but less than 18.

Youth Court judge

An appointed member of the judiciary who conducts youth court proceedings according to the rules set down by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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