Jury Duty
Is this a citizens responsibility?
Yes, of course.
What is a criminal record?
A permanent record of an offender's crimes that is public information. This record can affect your chances of getting employed, travelling, or even volunteering.
Is it legal to advocate for yourself?
OF COURSE IT IS :))))))))))))))))))))))))
If you are not a Canadian citizen, are you allowed to vote in an election?
No, you must be a Canadian citizen to vote in any election.
The age of offenders the YCJA deals with
What is 12-17?
Do the employers of the citizens called for jury duty have to give the citizen time off or not?
Yes, they do.
What is the difference between the YCJA and the Criminal Code of Canada?
The YCJA was created for the purpose of finding the right punishments for minors aged 12- 17. The Criminal Code of Canada is made for finding punishments for adults aged 18 or older.
Elizabeth Fry Society
John Howard Society
After what age are you eligible for jury duty?
18 years old.
One factor that determines the consequence a young offender faces
What is the seriousness of the offence, the history of the young person, the attitude of the young person, or the circumstances of the young person?
Does the employers have to pay the citizen that was called for jury duty.
No.
What choices does a minor have in the justice system after being charged?
To go to court or to take the extrajudicial programs provided.
Difference between Elizabeth Fry and John Howard
John Howard works for anyone who is in trouble with the law (male or female).
Elizabeth Fry works for women and girls.
Under what circumstances are you not eligible for jury duty?
(List one)
-you have a criminal record
-you are a an elected official/lawmaker
-you work for public safety
-You are a legal worker (working for the court of law)
Written apology to victim, community service, counselling, programs, donations, essay, and restitution are all examples of:
What is extrajudicial sanctions?
How many people on the jury have to agree for the decision to be made?
All 12 of them have to agree to reach a verdict
In what circumstances can an adult sentence be given to a minor?
When the youth commits a serious crime and is 14 or older.
What is a Justice Advocacy group?
An organization that works to try and solve reasons for crime.
The Prosecution includes the evidence that supports the guilt of a witness to a crime. True or False?
False
The YCJA keeps young offenders separate from adults within the criminal justice system because
What is young offenders are not as responsible for their actions as adults?
Under the YCJA, how old should the offender be to be given the choice of being tried by a jury or a judge. (assuming their crime is serious)
14 or older.
What are the other optional programs that can be taken by the youth called?
Extrajudicial measures.
A Justice Advocacy group works to...?
At least two examples:
Stand up for the rights of youths and adults accused of crimes,
Provide public education about laws and the justice system,
Help return youths and adults to their communities.
Sentencing circles come from the traditions of some ______ peoples.
Aboriginal
The year the YCJA was passed by parliament
What is 2003?