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Find out whether the Youth Criminal Justice Act or the ordinary adult criminal court process applies, based on age at the time of the alleged offence.
Estimate only — not legal advice. What matters legally is age at the time of the offence, not age now.The date of the alleged offence determines the applicable system — not the date of arrest or trial.
No criminal liability exists in Canada for children under 12, regardless of the alleged conduct.
A distinct youth justice system applies, with different procedures, terminology, and record rules than adult court.
The ordinary Criminal Code process applies, including adult sentencing principles and public record consequences.
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