The Youth Court

Almost all 10 to 17 year olds will have their case dealt with in the Youth Court (however in certain circumstances they can be tried in an adult court). The Youth Court is a specialised form of magistrates' court. As in the magistrates’ court, the case will be heard by magistrates or by a District Judge (magistrates’ courts). The Youth Court is not open to the general public and only those directly involved in the case will normally be in court.