(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).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 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 Information
I1S. 263 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2