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The court must not impose a sentence that results in punishment being imposed on a young person that is greater than the maximum punishment that could be imposed on an adult who has been convicted of the same offence (s 8(5)). | The court must not impose a sentence that results in punishment being imposed on a young person that is greater than the maximum punishment that could be imposed on an adult who has been convicted of the same offence (s 8(5)). | ||
:'''NOTE:''' Custodial sentences under the ''YJA'' do not include a period of community supervision, as under the ''YCJA''. However, the court may order a period of probation to follow a custodial sentence if it thinks it appropriate. | |||
Custodial sentences under the ''YJA'' do not include a period of community supervision, as under the ''YCJA''. However, the court may order a period of probation to follow a custodial sentence if it thinks it appropriate. | |||
=== 2. Sentence Review === | === 2. Sentence Review === | ||
