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Well I’m still confused - while I know the age of majority is 19 in the province of BC, according to this the BC Youth Criminal Justice Act (often referred to as the Young Offenders Act) is applicable only to 12 to 17 year olds.
Turning 18
In British Columbia, youth accused of committing a crime while they were between 12 and 17 are dealt with under the YCJA. Even if the youth turns 18 before their trial or sentencing, they will still be tried or may be sentenced as a youth under the YCJA. When a crime is very serious or the judge decides a youth needs to be in an adult correctional facility, a judge may decide to sentence the youth as an adult.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act - Province of British Columbia
Turning 18
In British Columbia, youth accused of committing a crime while they were between 12 and 17 are dealt with under the YCJA. Even if the youth turns 18 before their trial or sentencing, they will still be tried or may be sentenced as a youth under the YCJA. When a crime is very serious or the judge decides a youth needs to be in an adult correctional facility, a judge may decide to sentence the youth as an adult.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act - Province of British Columbia