YCJA Age Range and Definition Quiz
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What is the main function of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)?

  • To provide a strict legal framework for dealing with youth crime
  • To reintegrate young persons into society (correct)
  • To punish young offenders
  • To deter young persons from committing crimes
  • What are extrajudicial measures as defined by the YCJA?

  • Measures that are used to deal with a young person alleged to have committed an offence, other than judicial proceedings (correct)
  • Measures that are used to deter young persons from committing crimes
  • Measures that involve formal court proceedings
  • Measures that are designed to punish young offenders
  • According to the YCJA, which of the following is NOT a type of extrajudicial measure?

  • A referral from the police
  • A Crown caution
  • A formal court trial (correct)
  • A warning from the police
  • What is the purpose of extrajudicial measures, according to the YCJA?

    <p>To hold young persons accountable without a formal court process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an extrajudicial sanction be used, according to the YCJA?

    <p>When the young person cannot be dealt with by a warning, caution, or referral, or due to the seriousness of the offence or previous offences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a young person to be given an extrajudicial sanction, according to the YCJA?

    <p>The young person must be advised of their right to counsel and given an opportunity to consult with counsel, and must accept responsibility for the alleged offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for a person to be considered a 'young person' under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)?

    <p>12 to 17 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can convene a conference under the YCJA?

    <p>A youth justice court judge, provincial director, police officer, justice of the peace, prosecutor, or youth worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a conference under the YCJA?

    <p>To explore the underlying reasons behind the young person's offence and find suitable solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person is charged with an offence committed when they were 17 years old, would the YCJA apply?

    <p>Yes, because they were a young person at the time of the offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following services might be explored during a conference under the YCJA?

    <p>Addiction counseling and mental health counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the YCJA, at what age can a person be arrested but not charged with an offence?

    <p>Under 12 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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