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Difference between revisions of "Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)"

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“Young  person” is defined in Section 2(1) of the YCJA as a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be, 12 years old or older, but less than 18 years old.  
“Young  person” is defined in Section 2(1) of the YCJA as a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be, 12 years old or older, but less than 18 years old.  
=== 2. Effect of Young Person Turning 18 ===
Section 14(5) states that the ''YCJA'' applies to persons 18 years old or older who are alleged to have committed an offence while a young person. Section 14(4) states that extrajudicial measures taken or judicial proceedings commenced against a young person may be continued after the person attains the age of 18 years.


=== 3. Applicable Court for Young Person ===
=== 3. Applicable Court for Young Person ===
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