A Diversionary Program for Young Persons ages 12 to 17 years
Extrajudicial Sanctions allow a young person charged with
certain types of criminal offences to take responsibility
for their offence without being sentenced by a judge. Instead,
the young person completes an agreement through the Community Organized Support & Prevention.
Successful completion of Extrajudicial Sanctions
means that the young person will not have a Youth Court
Record. This could be important when applying for a job
in the future.
If you are between the ages 12 and 17 you may be eligible
for participation in the Extrajudicial Sanctions program
at COSP.
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Extrajudicial Sanctions are only available
in the case of certain offences.
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You must accept responsibility for your
offence.
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You must agree to participate in the
program.
It is necessary that the young person speak
with a lawyer to consider all your legal options before
agreeing to participate in Extrajudicial Sanctions. If participation
in the Extrajudicial Sanctions program is not appropriate,
the case will be dealt with in court in the usual way.
Your charge will be stayed by the judge in court to allow
time to complete an Extrajudicial Sanctions program. An
appointment will then be arranged for you at C.O.S.P. so
that a suitable Extrajudicial Sanctions Agreement can be
negotiated.
Your agreement will be worked out specifically for the your
situation, based on the offence which brought you to court,
and may include a combination of the following sanctions:
- An apology to those affected by the offence
- Compensation to persons harmed
- Attendance at an information/educational session
- Written report or essay
- Charitable donation from personal earnings
- Community service hours
When you completed your agreement, the police will be notified
and no further court involvement will be necessary.
An Extrajudicial Sanctions agreement is a serious obligation.
If you do not complete the requirements of your agreement,
the police will be notified and the case will be returned
to court.
A Program Of The Ontario Ministry Of Children
And Youth Services
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