THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 3Adults aged under 21

Detention in a young offender institution

I1263Term of detention in a young offender institution

1

The maximum term of detention in a young offender institution that a court may impose for an offence is the same as the maximum term of imprisonment that it may impose for the offence in the case of a person aged 21 or over.

2

The minimum term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution is 21 days.

3

Section 231 (length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision), in particular, applies in determining the term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution.

4

For further provision about the term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution, see—

a

section 265 (special sentence for certain offenders of particular concern);

b

section 268 (extended sentence).

F1c

section 268B (serious terrorism sentence).