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Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III) (view source)
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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 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)). | 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 their 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 their first appearance before a Youth Justice Court (s. 26(12)). | ||
The court may, if necessary, order the attendance of a parent at proceedings against a young person. A parent who then fails to attend may be held in contempt of court (s 27). | The court may, if necessary, order the attendance of a parent at proceedings against a young person. A parent who then fails to attend may be held in contempt of court (s. 27). | ||
== F. Alternatives to the Court Process: Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions == | == F. Alternatives to the Court Process: Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions == | ||