What if I decide to talk to the police?

After consulting with a lawyer, your parent, or another adult, you may choose to make a voluntary statement to the police, in the presence of one of these people. If you choose to make a statement to the police, and if the police have followed all the steps set out in the previous question, then any statement you make may be used as evidence against you in court.

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January 2004

More Youth Criminal Justice Act FAQs:

• Introduction
• Arrest / Police
• Extrajudicial Measures
• Extrajudicial Sanctions
• Youth Court

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