2,734
edits
Difference between revisions of "Justice Systems (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
From Clicklaw Wikibooks
Justice Systems (Legal Information for Indigenous People) (view source)
Revision as of 22:27, 24 January 2023
, 22:27, 24 January 2023→Youth criminal justice
| Line 215: | Line 215: | ||
== Youth criminal justice == | == Youth criminal justice == | ||
Youth involved in the criminal justice system are handled differently than adults. Special federal legislation – the ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'' (YCJA) – applies to people who were 12 to 17 at the time of the alleged crime. Youth who have been charged attend the Youth Justice Court, which is part of the Provincial Court of B.C. | |||
If you are a youth charged with committing a crime, you should be aware of your rights, including the right to: | |||
* Be told why you are being charged and what your rights are in a way that you understand. | |||
* Talk to a lawyer, parent or other adult about your situation before you give a statement to police | |||
* To have a lawyer, parent or other adult with you if you give a statement | |||
* Not answer any questions about the crime and be warned that, if you do say something, it may be used against you in court | |||
