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Starr

Member since
December 2024

73 posts

Posted Thu January 30, 2025 4:26pmReport post

Has anyone successfully speeded the process up if their person was a young person? I'm starting to worry that the delays will mean our person turns 18 before anything happens.

I know it would be far better to go through the youth system (for many reasons) but I'm not sure if there's anything that can be done to make sure that happens or even to improve the chances of it happening?

Alison20

Member since
March 2021

378 posts

Posted Thu January 30, 2025 10:06pmReport post

I am sorry that you find yourself in this position.

When does your young person turn 18? How long have you waited so far? Do you know if the case has been referred to the CPS yet?

Is the OIC aware of your concerns around your young person turning 18? Have you also spoken to your solicitor about this worry?

With a little bit more information, I may be able to offer some help or possible suggestions.