THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 2Offenders aged under 18

Detention and training orders

I1234Detention and training order: availability

1

A detention and training order is available where a court is dealing with an offender for an offence if—

a

the offender is aged under 18, but at least 12, when convicted,

b

the offence is an imprisonable offence, and

c

the court is not required to pass—

i

a sentence of detention under section 250 (see section 249(2)),

F1ia

a sentence of detention under section 252A, or

ii

a sentence of detention during Her Majesty's pleasure under section 259.

2

For circumstances in which the court is required to impose a detention and training order, see—

a

section 312 (minimum sentence for offences of threatening with weapon or bladed article);

b

section 315 (minimum sentence for repeat offence involving weapon F2or corrosive substance or bladed article).