Difference between revisions of "Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)"
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*upon the young person entering into a recognizance (ss 26 (1) and (2)) | *upon the young person entering into a recognizance (ss 26 (1) and (2)) | ||
When the whereabouts of the parents of a young person are unknown, notice may be given to an adult relative or to any other adult | When the whereabouts of the parents of a young person are unknown, notice may be given to an adult relative or to any other adult who is known by the young person and who is likely to assist the young person (s 26(4)). When notice has not been given, the court may adjourn the proceedings until notice is given or may dispense with notice if the court thinks it would be appropriate (s 26(11)). | ||
Notice is not required if the person has attained the age of 20 at the time of his or her first appearance before a Youth Justice Court (s 26(12)). | Notice is not required if the person has attained the age of 20 at the time of his or her first appearance before a Youth Justice Court (s 26(12)). | ||