Before deciding whether to release a youth, the court may ask a youth probation officer to gather information about other options. The court may also refer the youth to child protection authorities or order that psychological or medical reports be prepared.
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A youth court judge will only deny you bail (and hold you in custody) if:
For youth, the court must consider some other factors, such as:
You do not need to convince the court that you shouldn’t be detained. It is always the job of Crown counsel to convince the court why you should be detained.
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