There are two conditions that appear on every probation order or intensive support and supervision order:

• the young person will keep the peace and be of good behaviour;
• the young person will appear in youth justice court when required to do so.

There are other conditions that the judge may put on any probation or intensive support and supervision order (section 55(2)). The judge can choose the conditions that he or she feels are best for that youth. These additional conditions may require the youth to:

• report to a youth probation officer;
• advise the youth justice court, the provincial director or probation officer about any change in address or change in employment, training or school;
• stay within a specific geographic area;
• make reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain suitable employment
• attend school or other training program
• live with a parent or any other adult who is considered both appropriate and willing by the youth justice court to provide care and maintenance for the youth;
• live in a specified place approved by the provincial director or their designate;
• follow other conditions decided by the judge. For example, the judge may impose a curfew on the youth as an additional condition.

Appeals

The Youth Criminal Justice Act gives youth the right to appeal the decision of the youth court judge. If the youth disagrees with either the finding of guilt or the sentence, the youth can ask a higher court to review the decision. The appeal court can agree with the finding of guilt, change the decision about the finding of guilt or change the sentence.

The Act also gives the crown the right to appeal if a young person is found not guilty or if the crown feels that the sentence is not appropriate.

Reviews

All youth sentences can be reviewed. A review of a sentence is a way for the court to reconsider the sentence that a youth is serving. A review allows the court to change a sentence if it is no longer in the best interest of the youth or of society.