Custodial Sentences For Young Offenders Flashcards
custodial sentences can be given to offenders under this age
21
How to remember custodial sentences for young offenders
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Young offenders institute
What age can go to. Young offenders institute
15-20
How long can the sentence be
Minimum 21 days and the maximum is that of the offence committed
What happens at 21
Transferred to normal prison
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Detention and training
Which act created the detention and training act
Crime and disorder act
What ages may be given a detention and training act
12-21
If under 15 May only be used if
Persistent re-offender
How long is the sentence
4 to 24 months
Where is the sentence spent
1/2 custody and 1/2 in community
This gives the courts powers to detain for longer periods
Detention for serious crimes
What is the maximum
Can’t be longer than the maximum for that offence for an adults
Can only be given to 10-13 when
The crime has a maximum adult sentence of 14 years