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Youth Criminal Justice Act takes effect

April 1, 2003

The new Youth Criminal Justice Act came into effect on April 1, 2003. It introduces sweeping changes to the way in which the criminal justice system deals with young persons.

Please see the Department of Justice website for information on the new act.

Ron Jourard is a Toronto criminal lawyer. He can be reached at (416) 398-6685 or toll free (Canada and U.S.) 1-888-257-0002, or by email at jourard@defencelaw.com.

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