YCJA Pocket Guide - Government of Nova Scotia

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Review of sentences
Review of non-custodial sentences
Non-custodial sentences may be reviewed 6 months
after they are imposed, or earlier with permission of the
court. s.59(1)
There are a number of grounds for review. s.59(2)
Review of custodial sentences
For sentences involving custody s.94
• there is an annual review s.94(1)&(2)
• there are optional reviews s.94(3)
• there are a number of other grounds for review
s.94(6)
(see “Review of custodial sentences,” p.82)
ADULT SENTENCES (AS)
Summary of what you will find
under Adult Sentences
Key Provisions under the YCJA
Eligibility for an AS
Notice of intention to seek an AS
Application by the Crown for an AS
s.64(1)
s.64(2)
s.64(1)
Hearing: adult or youth sentence ss.71 & 72
General Rules
Test for an AS
Onus on the Crown
s.72(1)
s.72(2)
Orders for AS or youth sentence s.72(1) & (1.1)
When an AS has been ordered
s.72(1)
When a youth sentence has been ordered s.72(1.1)
Sentences available
Custody placement s.76
Publication s.75
Appeals ss.37(4),72(5),75(4) & 76(5)
Key section changes made by the SS&CA 2012
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