YCJA

Question 1

Who does the Youth Criminal Justice Act apply to?

Answer 1

12-17 year olds

Question 2

extrajudicial sanctions

Answer 2

out of court things the convicted must do if extrajudicial measures are not enough

Question 3

Most common Youth sentences

Answer 3

Fines
Community Service
Compensation to the victim
Probation orders
Custody and Supervision orders

Question 4

Adult Sentencing requirements

Answer 4

The youth must be 14 years or older
Has committed a presumptive offense

Question 5

Presumptive offense

Answer 5

Violent crimes

Question 6

After how many years are criminal records erased for youth (summary vs indictable)

Answer 6

Summary 3 years after sentence is completed
Indictable 5 years after sentence is completed