What are extrajudicial measures?

Extrajudicial measures are ways that young persons can be diverted or kept out of the youth criminal justice system. If the police decide to use one of these measures, they will not lay a charge against you and you will not have to go to court. Unlike going to court where the judge makes all the decisions, some extrajudicial measures allow you and people who have been affected by your actions to participate in the decision-making.

The important thing is that you must agree to participate in any of these measures, you always have the choice of going to 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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