11. Out of court disposal
If I’m offered an ‘out of court disposal’, I’ll be helped to understand what this means.
An out of court disposal means you do not have to go to court if you accept the disposal.
There are different types, with different rules and things you’ll need to do.
An appropriate adult must be with you if you’re offered a youth caution or youth conditional caution.
The police should explain to you what’s involved with your out of court disposal, and what will happen if you do not stick to any rules.
Out of court disposals can show up on your criminal record in future. You can ask a lawyer for advice on whether the out of court disposal is the best option for you.
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