9. Help with what happens after court
I will have help from the Youth Justice Service and my lawyer to understand what happens after court.
After you have been to court, the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and your lawyer will check that you understand the judge or magistrates’ decision.
If you have been found not guilty or have been given an absolute discharge, you are free to go home and do not need to follow any rules.
If you have been given a court order that does not involve custody, your YJS will arrange to meet with you and will tell you where you need to go for your appointments.
If you have been given conditional bail or remanded to local authority accommodation, your YJS will make sure you know any conditions you need to stick to and may discuss a timetable for supervision.
Going into custody
If the judge or magistrates decide you need to be in custody, you will be taken from the courtroom to the court cells by security staff.
You will wait in the court cells until transport arrives to take you to your custody placement. You should be told where you’re going and you should be able to call your family if they have not been in court. You should have refreshment and toilet breaks on the journey.
Your lawyer and YJS will come and speak to you while you are waiting to go to your placement.
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