Federal and provincial legislation guide the programs and services of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services. These include:

Federal

• Youth Criminal Justice Act (2002, C.1)
• Criminal Code of Canada (R.S. 1985, C-46)

Provincial

• Forensic Psychiatry Act (RSBC 1996)
• Child, Family and Community Service Act (RSBC 1996)
• Mental Health Act (RSBC 1996)
• Infant Act (RSBC 1996)

Other Useful Links

• British Columbia Review Board