# Sentencing Act 2020, Section 263: Term of detention in a young offender institution


(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).
(c) section 268B (serious terrorism sentence).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/section/263 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2020/section-263
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