YOUTH COURT

Matters dealt with is Youth Court ara
those Involving 8s young person under
16 years of age where there has been
an offence agalnst the law.

FAMILY COURT

Deafs vith some matters relating to
marriage breakup, maintenance and the
protection of chlidren,

WHERE @S THE COURT HOUSE LOCATED?

Thea Courthouse {s tocated st 2165
Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam, 65.C.
The telephone number of the Courthouse
Is 941-0605. Ask at the Court
Registry Office which room in tha
bullding Is scheduied for Family or
Youth Court on tha day you are to
appear, as the rooms vary from week fo
weak,

Whoaver has asked you to appear In
Court should tel! you practisely wheres
tt Ss, if this has not been done and
you are not sure where to appear, find
out by telephoning your tawyer,
probation officer, soctal worker or
the R,C,.H.P. Constabis who has been
dealing with your situation, Know
whers you are to be and be there on
time,

WHAT SHOULD § WEAR?

Try to look at neat as possible,

WHERE SHOULD @ WANT UNTIL § AM CALLED
TO APPEAR iN COURT?

You may remain outside the Courtrooa
untif! you are called. Seats are
provided,

HOM LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE ! AN
CALLED TO APPEAR?

Your jayyer, crown counsel, probation
officer, social worker, etc, who has
asked you to eppear wil! tell you what
time you sre expected at the
Courthouses, (tt is Important that you
arrive on tims, However, tt Is
Imposstbie to say when you will be
cailed to appear In Court, theretoro
come prepared to walt. Bring a book,
some knitting or anything to help pass
the time, {tf the case you are
Invoived with Is to ba heard in the
morning, bring some lunch or money for
tunch, as it may be held over to the
afternoon, if you have driven to the
Courthouse DO NOT feave your car in a
restricted parking area,

HOW LOND SILL HY APPEARANCE §N COURT
, TAKE?

This may vary from a few minutes to a
fow hours or even fonger, Your
lawyer, probation officer, social
workar, etc. may be able to Indicate

how jong your appearance in Court wilt
take,

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN & AM CALLED TO
TESTIFY?

it is your tura to testify when you
are called to the stand, Bafore you
are seated, the Court Clerk wlll ask
you to take a bibie In your right hand
and repeat the osth. {if you object toa
either the oath Itse!f or its form you
should ralse your objscttons at this
time and alternatives «il! bs
exptained.

After taking the oath, the Court Clerk
will ask you to "State your fuil
name", Do this In a foud and clear
volce. you may be asked to spefi it
for the Court Reporter. Walt until
the Judge esks you to be seated before
sitting down.

When answering questions in Court,
always direct your answer to tha
Judge, not the person who has asked
you the question.

PROVING BIRTH

in Youth Court, It [s necessary to
give the date of birth of the young
ferson to establish the fact that
he/she was Indeed a youth on the date
of the alleged offence, Usually this
is done either by the mother or
father, but [t could be 8s ‘egal
quardian, brother or stster, If ofther
or both parents are not In Court.

ARE INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE?

if you have difficuities speaking or
understanding Engifsh, iInterproters
may be available, Your favyer,
probation officer, social worker, etc.
should be aware of your need and wil§
try to help you.

WHAT DO § DO 8F — HAVE A HANDICAP?

tt you have difficulty getting to the
stand to testify due to a handicap,
contact the person who has asked you
te appear. Arrangement can be made to
help you on the day you have been
requested to appear.

HOW SHOULD § ADDRESS THE COURT?

In Youth and Family Court the Judge is
always eddressed.as "Your Honour",
HOW SHOULD § BEHAVE [IN COURTT

Bs courteous to all members of the

Court, Stand while the Judge enters

or feaves the Courtroom. When
answering questions be honest, brief

-and to the point.

WHAT §F % CANNOT APPEAR IN COURT ON
THE BAY SCHEDULED?

Having a cold, being unable to find a
baby-sitter, having fo go to work or
attend a meeting ARE NOT sufficient
reasons to excuse you from attending

Court on the set date,