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Legal Representation - Right to silence, right to counsel and how to obtain counsel.

Extra-Judicial Measures - Information on extra-judicial measures and notes to defence counsel.

Assessments - Information on medical and psychological reports and contact information.

Conferences - Who can convene a conference? What is the mandate of a conference? Rules and local programs.

Bail Hearings - Notes on judicial interim release hearings: principles under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and extra pre-trial supervision availability.

Sentencing - Principles and objectives, restrictions on custody sentences and sentencing options.

Child Welfare - The Child Welfare Act has been replaced by the Child, Youth and  Family Enhancement Act as of November 1, 2004.

School Act - Suspensions and Expulsions under the School Act

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