Overview

This section will discuss:

• What a judge must consider during sentencing
• Where judges get additional information in order to make their decision
• Youth Sentencing Options

Resources:

YCJA Part 2: Organization of Youth Criminal Justice System – Youth Justice Court
Section 14(2): Orders

YCJA Part 4: Sentencing
Section 38: Purpose and Principles (2)(d)
Section 39: Committal to Custody (1)
Section 42: Youth sentence (2)(a)(l)(n)(o)(p)

YCJA Part 5: Custody and Supervision
Section 91: Reintegration Leave
Criminal Code of Canada Section 718: Purpose and Principles of Sentencing (2)