Youth Court - Overview Flashcards
What are the key aims of Youth Justice System?
- Prevention
- Consider welfare of the child
What age must a child be to be guilty of an offence?
10 years old
What is a juvenile?
Anyone under 18
What is a child?
Anyone under 14
What is a young person?
14-17 years old
What is a persistent young offender?
A youth convicted of three or more imprisonable offences in the past 12 months
What court will youths be dealt with?
Youth court for nearly all offences
What type of court is the Youth Court?
A type of Magistrate’s court
Who sits in a Youth Court?
A district judge OR up to three magistrates (with training)
Is reporting allowed at Youth Court?
No
Who can be present in Youth Court?
1) Court officials
2) D and parents
3) Legal representatives
4) Witness, probation officers, social workers
5) Accredited press representatives
Is the general public allowed into Youth Court?
No
Is the general public allowed into Adult Court?
Yes
When MUST a parent or guardian attend?
If under 16
Is it called a conviction in Youth Court?
No, finding of guilt
Is it called a sentence in Youth Court?
No, order made on a finding of guilty
Is it called an oath in Youth Court?
No, they promise to tell the truth
What adjustments are made in Youth Courts?
- Simple language
- Remove wigs and gowns
- Use Youth’s first name
- Allow Youth to sit outside dock
