Chapter 4/5 Flashcards
What is “Bail Surety”
a promise made by someone connected to the youth to pay the court money if the youth fails to return to court
What is a Preliminary Inquiry
a hearing that involves a judge that occurs before the case proceeds to trial, where they discuss if there is enough evidence to proceed to that trial
What does it mean when the crown counsel decides o use EJM
refers the case to a youth probation officer
what are some of the rights and responsibilities of parents of youth offenders under the YCJA
Parents have a high to be notified of the Childs arrest
Supervise the child during community sentences
Right to be present during police questioning
What is Crossover Youth
young people who become part of the protective child welfare
What does section 39 of the YCJA say?
that custodial sentences (prison) are reserved for serious violent offences to keep the public and victim safe
If a youth commits multiple offences (not murder) what is the maximum of years they can serve in jail
3 years max
what is the maximum sentence for first-degree murder and the maximum for second degree
10 years for 1st and 7 years for second
if only charged with 1 offence, what is the maximum number of years they (the youth) can serve
2 years max
if only charged with 1 offence, what is the maximum number of years they (the youth) can serve
2 years max
In section 62 of the YCJA, youth who are found guilty of a ____ offence can be considered for a adult sentence
Presumptive Offene
Youth sentences should “promote a sense of ___________ in the youth person, and an ________ of the harm done to victims and the community”
Responsibility, Acknowledgement
What is a “Mitigating Factor”
information presented to the courts that lessens the charge or sentence if the individual is found guilty
What is a “Aggravating Factor”
information presented to the courts that can aggravate or increase the severity of the offence
what percent of offenders in the justice system display symptoms of a mental health condition
50%-90%
