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Youth Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions in Canada
What Are Youth Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions? The Youth Criminal Justice Act (the “Act”) has special provisions that allow the police and Crown to address certain matters without using the formal youth criminal court system, known as extrajudicial measures. Extrajudicial measures were created with the intention of holding youth accountable, while encouraging them to repair any harm caused to the victim or community. ...
What is a peace bond?
In Canada, a peace bond is an order made by a criminal court that requires an accused to comply with certain conditions for a set period of time. A peace bond can be ordered when an accused has been charged with a violent offence or is likely to commit a violent offence, and the Crown Prosecutor and the court are confident that the peace ...
What do I do if I missed my fingerprinting or court date?
If you missed your fingerprints or court date, a warrant has likely issued for your arrest. If you do not have a lawyer, you will need to go to the police station to turn yourself in. The police will then decide whether to re-release you, and on what conditions. You will be charged with the criminal offence of failing to appear. Sometimes hiring a ...
