What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)?

The Youth Criminal Justice Act is a law passed by the Parliament of Canada in 2002, which became effective April 1, 2003. The purpose of the Act is to set out the principles, rules, and procedures for young persons who come into conflict with the law. It applies to laws about criminal conduct passed by the Government of Canada, such as the Criminal Code.

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May 2003 More Youth Criminal Justice Act FAQs:

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

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