Youth Court Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the youth offending team ?
A
Will assist court on investigating juvenile circumstances, providing support
2
Q
What is minimum age for criminal processings ?
A
10 years old
3
Q
What age is a youth ?
A
10-17
4
Q
When must juvenile in youth court be sent to adult ?
A
- turn 18 before first appearance
- homicide offences
- firearms offences
- grave crimes (custodial sentence)
- specified offences
- charged jointly with adult
5
Q
What if youth court refuse bail ?
A
May be remanded in local authority accommodation or youth detention accommodation
6
Q
What must be true for youth detention accommodation ?
A
- between 12 and 17
- must have legal representation
- must be violent sexual offence or one that would be sentenced to 14 years
- must be necessary
