Youth Court

Question 1

How old must you be to be heard in the youth court?

Answer 1

aged 17 and under

Question 2

The youth will always have their first hearing in the YC unless… where they will be in the magistrates court

Answer 2

1. jointly charged with an adult

Question 3

When will the youth be tried in the CC? (3)

Answer 3

1. grave crime + sentence likely to be in excess of 2 years
2. adult is being tried in the CC and its in the IOJ for youth to join
3. specific offences: homicide, sexual offences etc

Question 4

What is a grave crime? Give 3 examples

Answer 4

14 years maximum sentence for an adult

robbery, burglary of dwelling, murder

Question 5

Where is the youth sentenced after trial in the CC?

Answer 5

In the youth court unless it would be undesirable or homicide

Question 6

For an EW offence where both adult and youth plea NG where will the youth be tried if the court retains jurisdiction?

Answer 6

Magistrates court with the adult

Question 7

Where will the youth be tried if the IOJ is not met?

Answer 7

Remitted to YC

Question 8

What are the non custodial sentences available for the youth? (4)

Answer 8

1. YRO (community order equiv)
2. referral order (referred to panel)
3. reparation orders
4. orders against parent

Question 9

What custodial sentence is available for the youth? What is the max sentence available?

Answer 9

DTO

max 24 months