#2021-218Law Ratifying Ordinance on Juvenile Justice Code
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This law ratifies changes to the juvenile justice code in France with adjustments to deadlines, terminology, and procedural aspects to better accommodate the interests of minors. It also clarifies the ability of minors to understand their actions and outlines new roles for juvenile judges. It affects minors involved in the criminal justice system, legal professionals, and youth detention centers.
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Key Changes
- Ratification of ordinance adjusting the juvenile justice framework
- Extension of a specific deadline for legal proceedings involving minors
- Definition of discernment for minors in legal proceedings
Obligations
What this law requires
The juvenile judge must ensure the minor's ability to understand their actions and the meaning of the criminal procedures they are involved in.
Upon the admission of a minor into a public youth protection establishment, designated staff must conduct a visual inspection of the minor's personal belongings to prevent the entry of prohibited items.
The director of the youth detention center must keep a register documenting the conduct and details of inspections performed on minors' personal belongings.
The magistrate must respond without delay to requests from establishments on the placement of minors if the placement has been vacant for more than seven days.
Establishments must organize cultural and sociocultural activities for minors to foster their expression, knowledge, and skills.