Updates: Case management guidance

2024

31 January 2024 published amendments

How to use out-of-court disposals

This guidance has been revised to reflect important developments in the youth justice system.

Custody and resettlement

This guidance has been revised to reflect developments in practice and understanding.

2022

12 October 2022 published amendments

How to work with children

New section added.

How to assess children in the youth justice system

New section added.

How to use reports

New section added.

How to work in court

New section added.

Case responsibility

New section added.

How to manage bail and remands

New section added.

Ancillary orders

New section added.

How to use out-of-court disposals

New section added.

How to support parents and carers of children in the youth justice system

New section added.

Ways to improve quality

New section added.

Custody and resettlement

New section added.

How to manage transitions

New section added.

Definitions

New section added.