This maximum applies only if an adult could receive a maximum of life imprisonment for the same offence. Otherwise, the maximum youth sentence is two years. For example, the maximum custodial sentence for armed robbery is two years followed by one-year community supervision. Create mandatory, non-discretional for murder. Judges must impose sentences for 12 to 15 year olds who custodial sentences followed by receive a youth sentence for murder.
Custodial sentences can be as brief as one day.
Young persons sentenced as adults Young persons sentenced as adults for murder are subject to more for murder are subject to the same lenient parole ineligibility parole ineligibility periods as periods than adults. Extrajudicial sanctions or Use alternative measures for first alternative measures available time non-violent offenders only. Presumed that the offender will be Release from custody should not be released after custodial sentence automatic. is served. The province must apply to keep the offender in custody if eligible for release on community or conditional supervision. The province must satisfy criteria to keep the young person detained.