Do my parents have to go to Youth Justice Court with me?

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, your parents must be notified in writing of all legal proceedings involving you as soon as possible. The notice to them must include your name, the charge against you, the time and place where you must appear, and a statement that you have the right to be represented by counsel.

If you don't live with your parents or don't know where they are, then another adult relative who is likely to be able to help you can be notified.

If you do not have a suitable adult relative to help, then any other appropriate adult you select can be given the notice.

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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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