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advising the youth on consent, coordinating with Youth Justice Committees, and ensuring the charges are stayed or withdrawn.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.
Determine whether the case fits the statutory requirements for EJS.
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.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Under s. 10(3) YCJA, extrajudicial sanctions are prohibited if the youth denies participation in the offence or wishes to have the charge dealt with by the youth court. Diversion cannot be forced on an accused who maintains their innocence.
Monitor program compliance and verify completion details.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Secure the stay or withdrawal of charges and track record closure.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
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