What can a young person be charged with under the YCJA?

The YCJA tells the courts what rules to follow when handling young offenders; it does not list the crimes they can be charged with. The Criminal Code lists criminal offences ranging from murder to breaching a court order. Provincial and municipal legislation creates other offences such as speeding, or riding city transit without a ticket.

There are three types of offences: indictable, summary conviction, and hybrid.

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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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