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YOUTH JUSTICE ACT [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Penal Law
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Safe Streets and Communities Act
1, record 1, English, Safe%20Streets%20and%20Communities%20Act
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts 1, record 1, English, An%20Act%20to%20enact%20the%20Justice%20for%20Victims%20of%20Terrorism%20Act%20and%20to%20amend%20the%20State%20Immunity%20Act%2C%20the%20Criminal%20Code%2C%20the%20Controlled%20Drugs%20and%20Substances%20Act%2C%20the%20Corrections%20and%20Conditional%20Release%20Act%2C%20the%20Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act%2C%20the%20Immigration%20and%20Refugee%20Protection%20Act%20and%20other%20Acts
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Safe Streets and Communities Act: short title. 2, record 1, English, - Safe%20Streets%20and%20Communities%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts : long title. 2, record 1, English, - Safe%20Streets%20and%20Communities%20Act
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Droit pénal
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur la sécurité des rues et des communautés
1, record 1, French, Loi%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20rues%20et%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Loi édictant la Loi sur la justice pour les victimes d'actes de terrorisme et modifiant la Loi sur l'immunité des États, le Code criminel, la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances, la Loi sur le système correctionnel et la mise en liberté sous condition, la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents, la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés et d'autres lois 1, record 1, French, Loi%20%C3%A9dictant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20la%20justice%20pour%20les%20victimes%20d%27actes%20de%20terrorisme%20et%20modifiant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27immunit%C3%A9%20des%20%C3%89tats%2C%20le%20Code%20criminel%2C%20la%20Loi%20r%C3%A9glementant%20certaines%20drogues%20et%20autres%20substances%2C%20la%20Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20correctionnel%20et%20la%20mise%20en%20libert%C3%A9%20sous%20condition%2C%20la%20Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents%2C%20la%20Loi%20sur%20l%27immigration%20et%20la%20protection%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s%20et%20d%27autres%20lois
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur la sécurité des rues et des communautés : titre abrégé. 2, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20rues%20et%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi édictant la Loi sur la justice pour les victimes d'actes de terrorisme et modifiant la Loi sur l'immunité des États, le Code criminel, la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances, la Loi sur le système correctionnel et la mise en liberté sous condition, la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents, la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés et d'autres lois : titre intégral. 2, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20rues%20et%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Penal Law
- Sociology of the Family
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Youth Criminal Justice Act
1, record 2, English, Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- YCJA 2, record 2, English, YCJA
unofficial
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and to amend and repeal other Acts 3, record 2, English, An%20Act%20in%20respect%20of%20criminal%20justice%20for%20young%20persons%20and%20to%20amend%20and%20repeal%20other%20Acts
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Youth Criminal Justice Act : short title. 4, record 2, English, - Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and to amend and repeal other Acts: long title. 4, record 2, English, - Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Droit pénal
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents
1, record 2, French, Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LSJPA 2, record 2, French, LSJPA
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents, et modifiant et abrogeant certaines lois en conséquence 3, record 2, French, Loi%20concernant%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents%2C%20et%20modifiant%20et%20abrogeant%20certaines%20lois%20en%20cons%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents : titre abrégé. 4, record 2, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents, et modifiant et abrogeant certaines lois en conséquence : titre intégral. 4, record 2, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Criminology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- youth justice committee
1, record 3, English, youth%20justice%20committee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Youth Criminal Justice Act(YCJA) recognizes the importance of involving families, victims and communities in the youth criminal justice system. Two ways in which this is done are through youth justice conferences and youth justice committees. 1, record 3, English, - youth%20justice%20committee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Criminologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- comité de justice pour la jeunesse
1, record 3, French, comit%C3%A9%20de%20justice%20pour%20la%20jeunesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents (LSJPA) rend compte de l'importance que revêt la participation des familles, des victimes et des collectivités au système de justice pénale pour les adolescents […] [Les] groupes [consultatifs] peuvent prendre des formes diverses, par exemple une conférence familiale, un comité de justice pour la jeunesse, un cercle de détermination de la peine ou une conférence de cas réunissant des spécialistes. 1, record 3, French, - comit%C3%A9%20de%20justice%20pour%20la%20jeunesse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- William W. Creighton Youth Services
1, record 4, English, William%20W%2E%20Creighton%20Youth%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
William W. Creighton Youth Services is mandated to provide young offender services under the Child and Family Services Act(Ontario) and the Youth Criminal Justice Act(YCJA). The target population is youth whose offence is committed between 12 and 18 years of age. The programs and service offered at Creighton Youth Services are designed to address youth needs that are directly linked to continued criminal behaviour. Youth are supported and challenged to assume responsibility for personal behaviour and to bring about change in thinking patterns that may lead to further criminal involvement. 2, record 4, English, - William%20W%2E%20Creighton%20Youth%20Services
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- William W. Creighton Youth Services
1, record 4, French, William%20W%2E%20Creighton%20Youth%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
- Penal Administration
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- discretionary sentencing options
1, record 5, English, discretionary%20sentencing%20options
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A provincial government may have decided not to implement certain discretionary sentencing options permitted by the YCJA [Youth Crimintal Justice Act] or appropriate community-based programs may indicate that they do not have the capacity to provide service to any more young persons. 2, record 5, English, - discretionary%20sentencing%20options
Record 5, Key term(s)
- discretionary sentencing option
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peines
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- choix discrétionnaires de détermination d'une peine
1, record 5, French, choix%20discr%C3%A9tionnaires%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27une%20peine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un gouvernement provincial peut avoir décidé de ne pas mettre en œuvre certains choix discrétionnaires de détermination de la peine prévus par la LSJPA [Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents] ou les programmes pertinents axés sur la collectivité pourraient signaler ne pas être en mesure d'offrir le service à un nombre accru d'adolescents. 1, record 5, French, - choix%20discr%C3%A9tionnaires%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27une%20peine
Record 5, Key term(s)
- choix discrétionnaire de détermination d'une peine
- choix discrétionnaire d'imposition d'une peine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Youth Court
1, record 6, English, Youth%20Court
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- adjudicating court 2, record 6, English, adjudicating%20court
correct, United States
- Social Welfare Court 1, record 6, English, Social%20Welfare%20Court
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Juvenile Court 3, record 6, English, Juvenile%20Court
correct, United States
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adjudicating court: means the juvenile court which makes a finding that a child has committed an unruly or delinquent act. 4, record 6, English, - Youth%20Court
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wherever it appears in the Courts of Justice Act or in any other act, proclamation, order in council, contract or document, the expression "Social Welfare Court" means the "Youth Court". 1, record 6, English, - Youth%20Court
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Chambre de la jeunesse
1, record 6, French, Chambre%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Tribunal de la jeunesse 2, record 6, French, Tribunal%20de%20la%20jeunesse
former designation, masculine noun, Quebec
- Cour de bien-être social 2, record 6, French, Cour%20de%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20social
former designation, feminine noun, Quebec
- Cour des jeunes délinquants 1, record 6, French, Cour%20des%20jeunes%20d%C3%A9linquants
former designation, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Cour du Québec est divisée en quatre chambres : une chambre criminelle, une chambre civile, une chambre de la jeunesse et une chambre d'expropriation. 1, record 6, French, - Chambre%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tribunales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Tribunal Tutelar de Menores
1, record 6, Spanish, Tribunal%20Tutelar%20de%20Menores
correct, masculine noun, Panama
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- Tribunal de Menores 2, record 6, Spanish, Tribunal%20de%20Menores
correct, masculine noun, Ecuador
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-08-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
- Law of Evidence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- disclosure of records
1, record 7, English, disclosure%20of%20records
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- discovery documents 2, record 7, English, discovery%20documents
correct
- documentary discovery 2, record 7, English, documentary%20discovery
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the youth justice court judge is satisfied that...(iii) disclosure of the record or part or the information in it is not prohibited under any other Act of Parliament or the legislature of a province. 3, record 7, English, - disclosure%20of%20records
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
- Droit de la preuve
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- communication de documents
1, record 7, French, communication%20de%20documents
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'art. 45.41(2)b) autorise-t-il le commissaire de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) à refuser la communication des documents? La communication des documents porte-t-elle atteinte au privilège relatif aux indicateurs de police ou à l'ordre public sur lequel ce privilège est fondé? 2, record 7, French, - communication%20de%20documents
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Sentencing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- be committed to custody
1, record 8, English, be%20committed%20to%20custody
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is no longer a presumption against pre-trial detention on the basis that a young person could not, upon being found guilty of the offence, be committed to custody under the Youth Criminal Justice Act(YCJA). 2, record 8, English, - be%20committed%20to%20custody
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Youth Criminal Justice Act is Canada's law that applies to youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have come into conflict with the law. 3, record 8, English, - be%20committed%20to%20custody
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Peines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- être condamné à un placement sous garde
1, record 8, French, %C3%AAtre%20condamn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20un%20placement%20sous%20garde
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- être condamné à la détention 2, record 8, French, %C3%AAtre%20condamn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9tention
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'y a plus de présomption défavorable à la détention préventive au motif qu'un adolescent ne pourrait pas être condamné à un placement sous garde sous le régime de la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents (LSJPA) s'il était déclaré coupable de l'infraction. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%AAtre%20condamn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20un%20placement%20sous%20garde
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents est la loi fédérale qui s'applique aux adolescents de 12 à 17 ans. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%AAtre%20condamn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20un%20placement%20sous%20garde
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Penal Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Youth Justice Renewal Initiative
1, record 9, English, Youth%20Justice%20Renewal%20Initiative
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Justice-Canada. The Government of Canada's Youth Justice Renewal Initiative was launched in May 1998. Since then, progress has been made in establishing a fair and effective youth justice system. The Initiative is based on three key directions : prevention, meaningful consequences for youth crime, and intensified rehabilitation and reintegration to help youth safely return to their communities. The Youth Criminal Justice Act(YCJA) is a key element of the Initiative. 1, record 9, English, - Youth%20Justice%20Renewal%20Initiative
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit pénal
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative sur le renouvellement du système de justice pour les jeunes
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20sur%20le%20renouvellement%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20pour%20les%20jeunes
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de la Justice du Canada. L'Initiative sur le renouvellement du système de justice pour les jeunes du gouvernement du Canada a été lancée en mai 1998. Depuis lors, des progrès ont été faits pour instituer un système de justice pour les jeunes qui est efficace et équitable. L'Initiative est fondée sur trois grandes axes : la prévention, des conséquences significatives pour les crimes commis par des jeunes; et une insistance accrue sur la réadaptation et la réinsertion dans la société afin d'aider les jeunes à réintégrer leur collectivité en toute sécurité. Un élément clé de l'Initiative est le nouveau projet de loi sur le système de justice pour les jeunes, la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents. 1, record 9, French, - Initiative%20sur%20le%20renouvellement%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20pour%20les%20jeunes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- juvenile court judge
1, record 10, English, juvenile%20court%20judge
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- juvenile-court judge 2, record 10, English, juvenile%2Dcourt%20judge
correct, United States
- youth court judge 3, record 10, English, youth%20court%20judge
correct
- youth justice court judge 3, record 10, English, youth%20justice%20court%20judge
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A judge who sits on a court that has jurisdiction exclusively over matters involving juveniles, such as suits involving child abuse and neglect, matters involving status offenses, and, sometimes, suits to terminate parental rights. 2, record 10, English, - juvenile%20court%20judge
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"youth justice court judge" means a youth court justice referred to in section 13(Youth Criminal Justice Act 2002, C-1) 3, record 10, English, - juvenile%20court%20judge
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- juge de la cour juvénile
1, record 10, French, juge%20de%20la%20cour%20juv%C3%A9nile
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- juge du tribunal de la jeunesse 2, record 10, French, juge%20du%20tribunal%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Quebec
- juge du tribunal pour adolescents 3, record 10, French, juge%20du%20tribunal%20pour%20adolescents
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adolescents ne se présentent pas aux mêmes tribunaux que les adultes. Il existe un Tribunal spécial pour la jeunesse. Le juge du Tribunal de la jeunesse va s’assurer que l’adolescent a les services d’un avocat. 4, record 10, French, - juge%20de%20la%20cour%20juv%C3%A9nile
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout juge du tribunal pour adolescents visé par l'article 13. (Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents (2006, ch. 1) 3, record 10, French, - juge%20de%20la%20cour%20juv%C3%A9nile
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Criminology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Alternative measures in Canada
1, record 11, English, Alternative%20measures%20in%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Statistics Canada, 1999. "The report, which represents the first phase of a special study commissioned by the National Justice Statistics Initiative, is intended as a reference document on administrative and operational policies with respect to alternative measures for both youth and adults in Canada. The study focussed on the collection of national descriptive information on the organization and delivery of youth and adult alternative measures established pursuant to the Young Offenders Act(Canada) and the Sentencing Reform(1996). " 1, record 11, English, - Alternative%20measures%20in%20Canada
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Criminologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Les mesures de rechange au Canada
1, record 11, French, Les%20mesures%20de%20rechange%20au%20Canada
correct, feminine noun, plural, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Statistique Canada, 1999. «Le rapport, qui représente la première phase d'une étude spéciale commandée par l'Entreprise nationale relative à la statistique juridique, sert de document de référence au sujet des politiques administrative et opérationnelles concernant les mesures de rechange pour les adolescents et les adultes au Canada. L'étude avait pour objet la collecte de données descriptives nationales sur l'organisation et application des mesures de rechange pour les adolescents et les adultes, établies conformément à la Loi sur les jeunes contrevenants (Canada) (1984) et à la Loi sur la réforme de la détermination de la peine (1996).» 1, record 11, French, - Les%20mesures%20de%20rechange%20au%20Canada
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-09-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Environmental Protection Alternative Measures
1, record 12, English, Environmental%20Protection%20Alternative%20Measures
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- EPAMs 1, record 12, English, EPAMs
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environmental Protection Alternative Measures(EPAMs) are an alternative to court prosecution for a violation of CEPA 1999. Alternative measures are also found in the Criminal Code for adult offenders and under the Youth Justice Act for juveniles. EPAMs under CEPA 1999 divert the accused-whether a company, individual or government agency-away from the court process after the person is charged. 1, record 12, English, - Environmental%20Protection%20Alternative%20Measures
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Mesures de rechange en matière de protection de l'environnement
1, record 12, French, Mesures%20de%20rechange%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- MRPE 1, record 12, French, MRPE
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mesures de rechange en matière de protection de l'environnement (MRPE) représentent une solution de rechange par rapport aux poursuites judiciaires intentées dans le cadre de la LCPE (1999). Des mesures de rechange figurent également dans le Code criminel pour les contrevenants adultes et la Loi sur les jeunes contrevenants pour les jeunes. Les MRPE aux termes de la LCPE (1999) permettent aux accusés - qu'il s'agisse d'une entreprise, d'un particulier ou d'une organisation gouvernementale - de ne pas avoir recours aux instances judiciaires après l'accusation de la personne. 1, record 12, French, - Mesures%20de%20rechange%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-02-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Offences and crimes
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- custodial portion
1, record 13, English, custodial%20portion
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the period of time, or the portion of the young person’s youth sentence, that must be served in custody before he or she begins to serve the remainder under supervision in the community subject to conditions under paragraph 42(2)( n) or under conditional supervision under paragraph 42(2)( o), ( q) or ( r). 2, record 13, English, - custodial%20portion
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The custodial portion of the order was one day, and the remainder of his sentence was to be served under conditional supervision in the community. 3, record 13, English, - custodial%20portion
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Youth Criminal Justice Act(2002, c. 1) 2, record 13, English, - custodial%20portion
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Infractions et crimes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- période de garde
1, record 13, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20garde
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période ou partie de la peine imposée à l'adolescent, qu'il doit purger sous garde avant de purger la période de surveillance au sein de la collectivité conformément à l'alinéa 42(2)n) ou la période de liberté sous condition conformément aux alinéas 42(2)o), q) ou r). 2, record 13, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20garde
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents (2002, ch. 1). 2, record 13, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20garde
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-09-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Constitutional Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- National Youth Justice Policing Award
1, record 14, English, National%20Youth%20Justice%20Policing%20Award
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Department of Justice(DOJ), in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police(CACP), is pleased to present the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. The award honours police officers, both individually or as a team, whose innovative approach to dealing with youth and youth crime reflects and is consistent with the goals of the Youth Justice Renewal Initiative, of which the Youth Criminal Justice Act is a key element. This award recognizes excellence and innovation in youth initiatives by all sworn police officers from federal, provincial, municipal, military and railway police services in Canada. 1, record 14, English, - National%20Youth%20Justice%20Policing%20Award
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Prix national du maintien de l'ordre dans le domaine de la justice pour les jeunes
1, record 14, French, Prix%20national%20du%20maintien%20de%20l%27ordre%20dans%20le%20domaine%20de%20la%20justice%20pour%20les%20jeunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de la Justice (MJ), en collaboration avec l'Association canadienne des chefs de police (ACCP), est heureux de présenter le Prix national du maintien de l'ordre dans le domaine de la justice pour les jeunes. Ce prix souligne le travail des policiers, qui, individuellement ou en équipe, ont adopté à l'égard des jeunes et de la criminalité chez les jeunes des approches innovatrices conformes aux objectifs de l'Initiative sur le renouvellement du système de justice pour les jeunes. La nouvelle Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents est un élément clé de cette Initiative. Le prix reconnaît l'excellence et l'innovation dans les initiatives pour les jeunes menées par tous les policiers sous serment des services fédéraux, provinciaux, municipaux, militaires et ferroviaires au Canada. 1, record 14, French, - Prix%20national%20du%20maintien%20de%20l%27ordre%20dans%20le%20domaine%20de%20la%20justice%20pour%20les%20jeunes
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- adult sentence
1, record 15, English, adult%20sentence
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Section 62 [of the Youth Criminal Justice ACT(YCJA) ] sets out the circumstances in which a court may consider an adult sentence : The youth must have been found guilty of an offence for which an adult could receive a sentence of more than two years and he or she must have been at least 14 years old at the time the offence was committed. 2, record 15, English, - adult%20sentence
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Peines
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- peine applicable aux adultes
1, record 15, French, peine%20applicable%20aux%20adultes
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'article 62 [de la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents (LSJPA)] établit les circonstances dans lesquelles un tribunal peut envisager une peine applicable aux adultes : il faut que l'adolescent soit reconnu coupable d'une infraction pour laquelle un adulte serait passible d'une peine d'emprisonnement de plus de deux ans [et] l'adolescent devrait avoir au moins 14 ans lors de la perpétration d'infraction. 2, record 15, French, - peine%20applicable%20aux%20adultes
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-05-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Courts
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Youth Division
1, record 16, English, Youth%20Division
correct, Quebec
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Youth Court 2, record 16, English, Youth%20Court
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Social Welfare Court 2, record 16, English, Social%20Welfare%20Court
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Juvenile Court 2, record 16, English, Juvenile%20Court
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Youth Division hears all cases involving a minor and hears any request concerning the safety or development of children(0-18 years) under the Youth Protection Act. It also hears adoption cases in keeping with the provisions of the Civil Code of Québec. In criminal and penal matters, the Youth Division applies the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It hears cases, in first instance, where individuals between the ages of 12 and 18 are accused of offences against the Criminal Code(including murder), a federal or provincial statute or a municipal by-law. 3, record 16, English, - Youth%20Division
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"... Over the years, numerous changes occurred in the structure of Québec courts to keep up with changing social realities. ... The first court for children in Québec was instituted in 1910. It became the Juvenile Court in 1932 and the Social Welfare Court in 1950, and was replaced by the Youth Court in 1977 ... The creation of the Court (Court of Québec) did not, however, substantially modify the pre-unification jurisdictions of ... the Youth Court ... that became, ... the Youth Division ..." 2, record 16, English, - Youth%20Division
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Children Court
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Tribunaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Chambre de la jeunesse
1, record 16, French, Chambre%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- Tribunal de la jeunesse 2, record 16, French, Tribunal%20de%20la%20jeunesse
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- Cour du bien-être social 2, record 16, French, Cour%20du%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20social
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
- Cour juvénile 2, record 16, French, Cour%20juv%C3%A9nile
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Chambre de la jeunesse entend toutes les causes impliquant un mineur. Ainsi, elle entend toute demande relative à la sécurité ou au développement des enfants (0-18 ans) en vertu de la Loi sur la protection de la jeunesse. Elle entend également les causes d'adoption conformément aux stipulations du Code civil du Québec. En matière criminelle et pénale, la Chambre de la jeunesse applique la Loi sur le système pénal pour adolescents. Elle entend, en première instance, les causes des personnes qui ont commis une infraction alors qu'elles avaient entre 12 et 18 ans et qui sont accusées d'infractions au Code criminel (y compris de meurtre), à une loi fédérale ou provinciale ou à un règlement municipal. 3, record 16, French, - Chambre%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Au fil des ans, la structure des tribunaux québécois a connu de nombreux changements pour s'adapter à la réalité sociale du temps [...] La première cour pour enfants au Québec est instituée en 1910; devenue Cour juvénile en 1932 et Cour du bien-être social en 1950, elle est remplacée par le Tribunal de la jeunesse en 1977. L'institution de la Cour (du Québec) n'a cependant pas modifié substantiellement la compétence que possédait, avant l'unification, [...] le Tribunal de la jeunesse [...] devenu la Chambre de la jeunesse [...] 2, record 16, French, - Chambre%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Cour pour enfants
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Penal Law
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act
1, record 17, English, An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
correct, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: House of Commons. Bill C-204. 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. First reading, October 2, 2002. 1, record 17, English, - An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"This Act comes into force on the last day on which any of sections 2, 42, 55 and 139 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, chapter 1 of the Statutes of Canada, 2002, come into force". 1, record 17, English, - An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Youth%20Criminal%20Justice%20Act
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Droit pénal
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Loi modifiant la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents
1, record 17, French, Loi%20modifiant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-204. 2e session, 37e législature. Première lecture le 2 octobre 2002. 1, record 17, French, - Loi%20modifiant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«La présente loi entre en vigueur à la plus tardive des dates d'entrée en vigueur des articles 2, 42, 55 et 139 de la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents, chapitre 1 des Lois du Canada (2002)». 1, record 17, French, - Loi%20modifiant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20justice%20p%C3%A9nale%20pour%20les%20adolescents
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1997-01-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Youth Justice Education Program
1, record 18, English, Youth%20Justice%20Education%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Program of Justice Canada, Law Information Section, to educate youth, parents, teachers and the community about the Young Offenders Act and the youth justice system to prevent youth crime. 1, record 18, English, - Youth%20Justice%20Education%20Program
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Youth Justice Education Programme
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'éducation sur la justice applicable aux adolescents
1, record 18, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20sur%20la%20justice%20applicable%20aux%20adolescents
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de Justice Canada, Section de l'information juridique, qui renseigne les jeunes, les parents, les enseignants et la collectivité au sujet de la Loi sur les jeunes contrevenants et du système judiciaire pour les jeunes, afin de prévenir la criminalité juvénile. 1, record 18, French, - Programme%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20sur%20la%20justice%20applicable%20aux%20adolescents
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Programme d'éducation des jeunes sur le système de justice applicable aux adolescents
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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