10(B) Criminal Law CenterSt. Catharines, ON · June 19, 2026Young Offenders and the Youth Criminal Justice Act: What Parents in Ontario Need to Know
Fear and confusion are natural emotions when your child is charged with a criminal offence. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) oversees young persons’ criminal cases, which are basically distinct from those in the adult criminal justice system. With a different set of rules and court procedures, here’s what parents should know to protect their...
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