THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals
PART 10Custodial sentences
CHAPTER 2Offenders aged under 18
Detention and training orders
I1236Term of detention and training order
1
The term of a detention and training order made in respect of an offence (whether by a magistrates' court or otherwise) must be F1at least 4 months but must not exceed 24 months.
This is subject to subsection (2).
2
The term of a detention and training order in respect of an offence may not exceed—
a
in the case of a summary offence, the maximum sentence of imprisonment that could be imposed (in the case of an offender aged 21 or over) for the offence;
b
in the case of any other offence, the maximum term of imprisonment that the Crown Court could impose (in the case of an offender aged 21 or over) for the offence.
3
Section 231 (length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision), in particular, applies in determining the term of a detention and training order.
4
A detention and training order takes effect at the beginning of the day on which it is made, unless the court orders otherwise under section 237.