Section 263 Term of detention in a young offender institutionI1

(1)

The maximum term of detention in a young offender institution that a court may impose for an offence is the same as the maximum term of imprisonment that it may impose for the offence in the case of a person aged 21 or over.

(2)

The minimum term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution is 21 days.

(3)

Section 231 (length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision), in particular, applies in determining the term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution.

(4)

For further provision about the term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution, see—

(a)

section 265 (special sentence for certain offenders of particular concern);

(b)

section 268 (extended sentence).

F1(c)

section 268B (serious terrorism sentence).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 263(4)(c) inserted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 11(10)

Commencement

I1: S. 263 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2