Select the City closest to you
Loading...

Youth Criminal Justice Act in Canada

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Navigating the Youth Criminal Justice System

If you have been charged with a crime in Saskatoon, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

SaskatoonLawyersNear Me

Woods Law Office

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
#313 – 220 3Rd Avenue South
(306) 955-9610

Brayford Shapiro

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
311 21st Street East
(306) 244-5656

Burlingham Cuelenaere Law Office

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1043 8Th Street East
(306) 343-9581

Scott & Beaven Law Office

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
211A 33rd Street West
(306) 955-6822

Macdermid Lamarsh

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
301 – 3Rd Avenue South
(306) 652-9422

Benesh Bitz & Company

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Professional Building 1630 Quebec Avenue
(306) 664-0033
Youth Criminal Justice Act in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Crown prosecutor

Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.

Extrajudicial measures

Proceedings outside the formal court process. Examples include police warnings, referrals to community programs and Crown cautions. Extrajudicial measures are seen as an effective response to less serious youth crime.

Offence

An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment, as dictated by the Criminal Code or other acts.

Young person

Those 12 years old or older, but less than 18.

Youth Court judge

An appointed member of the judiciary who conducts youth court proceedings according to the rules set down by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Youth Criminal Justice Act in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Tagged With:
Tagged With: Youth Criminal Justice