YOUTH COURT PROCEDURE Flashcards
What ages of children that the courts may deal with are considered to be “youth”?
Children between ages 10-17
If a youth turns 18 during the course of their trail, what may the youth court decide to do?
They may either retain the case for trial or they may remit the case to the magistrates court
Which 3 types of trials involving youths MUST be heard in the crown court?
- Murder, attempted murder or manslaughter.
- Violent or sexual crimes
- Firearm offences
What type of crime is considered to be grave crime?
A crime which is punishable by 14 years or more in the adult court.
NB- the youth court may send a grave crime case to the crown court if they do not believe they have adequate sentencing powers.
Where will a youth be sent for trial who is jointly charged with an adult, having a trial in the crown court?
To the crown court
What is the primary focus of the youth court?
To prevent reoffending.
When may a referral order be given to a youth?
Where they have PLEADED guilty and not when they have been found guilty.
What is a youth rehabilitation order?
It is simple to an adult community order = unpaid work.
The youth court can also impose a detention and training order, what is this?
It is a half a half sentence- first half in custody and second half reporting to the youth offending team.
What kinds of offenders is a DTO available for?
Defendants aged 12 and over, and only for persistent offenders aged 12-14, or ANY suitable offender aged 15-17.
Persistent = sentenced on three occasions for sentences punishable by imprisionment.
