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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

Chiarelli Cramer Witteveen Llp

Ottawa, Ontario
102 Centrepointe Dr.
(613) 723-9100

Lyttle Mcgarry Del Greco Llp

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

Frouhar Law

Ottawa, Ontario
342A Elgin St
(613) 238-2000

Lamb & O’Brien

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St Suite 700
(613) 560-5982

Shore & Johnston

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 800
(613) 316-1049

Cabinet Francois K. Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
1200 Walkley Road
(613) 321-2846
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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