The presumption that pre-trial detention was to be reserved for youth who could be sentenced to custody in the case of a guilty verdict for that offence has been removed with revisions made by the Safe Streets and Communities Act.

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The Safe Streets and Communities Act revised the Youth Criminal Justice Act to remove the presumption that pre-trial detention (remand) should be reserved primarily for youth who, if found guilty, would likely receive a custodial sentence. This change allows for broader considerations in deciding on pre-trial detention for youth.

The Presumption That Pre-Trial Detention Was to Be Reserved for Youth