1(1)In this Schedule, “relevant court”, in relation to a supervision order, means—E+W
(a)where the offender is under the age of 18, a youth court [F1acting in the local justice area] for the time being named in the order in pursuance of section 63(6) of this Act;
(b)where the offender has attained that age, a magistrates’ court other than a youth court, being a magistrates’ court [F2acting in the local justice area] for the time being so named.
(2)If an application to a youth court is made in pursuance of this Schedule and while it is pending the offender to whom it relates attains the age of 18, the youth court shall deal with the application as if he had not attained that age.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 84(a)
F2Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 84(a)