Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this fork to manage formal Extrajudicial Sanctions diversion under section ten of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It provides a step-by-step workflow for securing Crown referral, advising the youth on consent, coordinating with Youth Justice Committees, and ensuring the charges are stayed or withdrawn.
Jurisdiction: Ontario Court of Justice (Youth Justice Court). Applies to authorized provincial alternative measures programs.
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The Process at a Glance: The process starts with evaluating EJS statutory preconditions and negotiating referral terms with the Crown. Once agreed, counsel advises the youth client on their rights, including the right to counsel and the acceptance of responsibility. The youth executes the consent and completes the sanctions, which may involve community service or restitution. Upon successful completion, the Crown stays or withdraws the charges, and counsel monitors the two-year record access period.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Governed by section ten of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Key statutory requirements include section ten subsection two for EJS preconditions, section ten subsection three for trial election blocks, and section ten subsection four for statement admissibility shields. Case management coordinates with Section eighteen Youth Justice Committees. Refer to the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Justice Laws Portal) for statutory provisions.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for Criminal Law cases, outlining the standard Litigation process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
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Determine whether the case fits the statutory requirements for EJS.
Monitor program compliance and verify completion details.
Secure the stay or withdrawal of charges and track record closure.
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