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A Court Report can be requested by Magistrates and Judges. It gives them information and advice to help them decide what they should do about your offending.
There are several types of Court Report:
Your solicitor can explain what is happening for you.
Court Reports for young people are provided by staff from the Youth Justice Service. They are specially trained to do this, and their Reports should comply to National Standards set by the Youth Justice Board.
That depends on what kind of Report has been requested. Some are very detailed and thorough. Some just concentrate on basic information.
Most Court Reports will include:
The YJS worker will always interview you, and usually talk to your parents if you are under 17-years-old. It’s very important that you try to be honest and sensible about this, as your attitude to the offences is an important factor in sentencing.
They will also see the evidence against you. This includes records of your Police interview/s, and details of your previous offences (if any).
Depending on how serious the case is, they will usually consult other professionals who know you - e.g., social workers, youth workers or your teachers.
All the officials and Court staff involved in your Hearing can see it. You and your parents can also read it with your Solicitor, before the Hearing.
After the hearing it will be kept on file, but only officials will be allowed to see it. Reports are never shown to the public, the press or to victims of offences.
If the Report is factually wrong, or you think it is unfair, then you can say so during the Hearing. You can also make a complaint.
Parents are expected to take proper care to ensure that their children don’t get into trouble. When young people do offend, Courts must decide how much of the responsibility belongs with the parents.
If you would like more information, or if you wish to complain about any YJS service you have received, please write to me at any of the offices.
Andy Dukes
Youth Justice Team Manager
Delta House,
12b North Park Road,
Harrogate,
HG1 5PG
Woodfield Road,
Harrogate,
HG1 4HZ
Castle House,
10-14 Elders Street,
Scarborough,
YO11 1DZ
Community House (1st Floor),
Portholme Crescent,
Selby,
YO8 4QQ
County Hall,
Racecourse Lane,
Romanby,
Northallerton,
DL7 8AD
Parents often have to pay Fines and Compensation and could also be placed under a Parenting Order in serious cases.