When would an extrajudicial sanction be used?

The Act says that sanctions may be used if

• the province where the young person lives has set up a program of sanctions;
• it is appropriate in the young person's particular case;
• the young person fully and freely agrees to be a part of the sanction program after being informed of their right to counsel and being given a reasonable opportunity to consult counsel;
• the young person accepts responsibility for the act that he or she is alleged to have done; and
• there is enough evidence to take the case 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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