Youth Criminal Justice Act

• A "Statement of Principles" that outlines the purpose of Canada's youth justice program (prevention, rehabilitation, and punishment of youth) that was previously lacking in past legislation
• Reduction of trial age from 16 to 14 for presumptive offenses.
• Increases number of extra-judicial measures available to law enforcement
• Re-introduces "Youth Justice Committees" to assist in community supervision and provide services for offender
• Reserves the use of the courts for only the most serious youth crimes
• Gives judges power to impose adult sentences on youths when deemed appropriate
• Provides that last third of youth sentence must be served under community supervision

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