YCJA Pocket Guide - Government of Nova Scotia

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probation
the time limit is 2 years
• mandatory and optional conditions for the order
s.55
• communication of the order s.56
- the order must be read to or by the YP
s.56(1)(a)
- the order must be explained to the YP and
the YP must confirm that they understand it
s.56(1)(b)
- the court must make sure a copy of the order
is given to the YP and to any parent who
may attend the sentencing hearing s.56(1)(c)
- the court may also have a copy of the order
given to a parent who does not attend the
sentencing hearing if the parent is taking an
active interest in the proceedings s.56(2)
m attendance order
This option requires that a YP attend a
non-residential program approved by the provincial
director, at specified times and on specified terms
Before the order is made, the provincial director
MUST determine that a program to enforce the
order is available s.42(3)
the time limit is 240 hours over
a maximum period of 6 months
• the court MUST be satisfied that the YP is a
suitable candidate and that the order will not
interfere with normal hours of work or education
s.54(7)
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an intensive support and supervision program
approved by the provincial director
Before the order is made, the provincial director
must determine that a program to enforce the order
is available. s.42(3)
This option is intended to provide more support
and closer monitoring than a probation order.
Ss.55 & 56 apply as with probation.
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