Grave crime decision (12-14 year olds who are persistent offenders and 15-17 year olds) - Committal for sentence

Committal for sentence (indication of guilty plea or following conviction in the youth court)

You [pleaded guilty to][have been found guilty of] ………… [insert offence(s)].

Bearing in mind the seriousness of the offence(s), we have decided that you should be sentenced at the Crown Court. Despite your age, we consider the matter so serious that if you were found guilty of this offence(s), a sentence exceeding two years in custody is a realistic possibility [give reasons for this].

You are therefore committed to the Crown Court at ………… [specify which Crown Court] for sentence on [a date and time to be fixed by the Crown Court] [or specify date of hearing].

In the meantime you are ………… [insert remand details].