Consequences of a Youth Record in BC

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Consequences of a Youth Record from People's Law School sets out a young person’s involvement in Canada’s youth justice system. This wikibook contains public legal information on frequently asked questions about a youth record, access to and closure of a youth record, and consequences of a record.

Contents

• What is a Youth Record?

• Protection of a Young Person's Privacy

• How Long Does a Youth Record Last?

• Consequences of Having a Youth Record

• Making Sure a Youth Record is Closed

• Glossary

• Where to Get Help

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In law, in British Columbia a person under the age of 19.

Under the old Divorce Act, the schedule of a parent's time with their children under an order or agreement, replaced with "parenting time" and "contact" in the new Divorce Act. Access usually referred to the schedule of the parent with the least amount of time with the child. See "contact," "custody" and "parenting time."