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Youth Justice Centre or Youth Residential Centre Orders

A Youth Justice Centre Order is given when a sentence requires a young person (under 21 years but over 15 years) to be detained.  A maximum two year sentence is available in the Magistrates’ Court and three years in the County and Supreme Courts, and a conviction must be recorded.

A Youth Residential Centre Order is given when a sentence requires a child aged between 10 and 15 years to be detained.  Under the Sentencing Act a maximum of two years can be given in the Magistrates’ Court or three years if sentenced in the County and Supreme Courts.

The law relating to these orders is contained in sections 32-35 of the Sentencing Act 1991.