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Evidence that the YP received a warning, caution, or referral, or that no further actionwas taken, and evidence of the offence, are NOT admissible to prove prior offendingbehaviour in a youth justice court against the YP. s.9Extrajudicial sanctionsBackgroundExtrajudicial sanctions are an important part of extrajudicial measures and provides agood option for YP to be held accountable and to make up for the harm caused by theiroffence, as an alternative to the formal court process.Limitations on useExtrajudicial sanctions may be used only if a YP cannot be appropriate dealt with by awarning, caution, or referral because of• the seriousness of the offence• the nature and number of previous offences committedOR• any other aggravating circumstances subs.10(1)Similar to alternative measuresExtrajudicial sanctions programs are subject to similar conditions as alternativemeasures programs were under the YOA. subs.10(2)One of the important conditions for police is that there is ‘sufficient evidence to proceedwith the prosecution of the offence.’ para.10(2)(f)Informing parents of YPParents of a YP shall be informed, by the person who administers the program, of theextrajudicial sanction used. s.11Informing a victimA police officer, Crown, provincial director, or representative from Victims’ Servicesshall, on request, inform a victim of the identity of the YP dealt with by an extrajudicialsanction and how an offence has been dealt with. s.12