Beyond Parental Control (BPC)

This Court deals with complaint from parents or guardian who face behavioural challenges of children and young person under the age of 18 years old.

Parents and guardian will refer the matter first to JAPEM for counselling before JAPEM decide whether the matter should be brought to this Court or not.

Before making final order, Magistrate will sit together with appointed Panel of Advisors to discuss the decision in the best interest of the children and young person.

Flowchart for Beyond Parental Control (BPC)

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Care and Protection Order (CPO)

When children and young persons are no longer safe in their own home, this Court will then step up and make certain order to make sure that the children and young persons are shielded and guarded in any possible way.

Once case involving protection of children and young person is identified, JAPEM (Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat) through Attorney General Chambers will make the application to this Court.

Before making final order, Magistrate will sit together with appointed Panel of Advisors to discuss the decision in the best interest of the children and young person.

Flowchart of Case and Protection Order (CPO)

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Juvenile Arrest Case (JAC) / Juvenile Traffic Case (JTC)

When a young person aged below 18 years old is arrested or summoned to attend court for a crime, they will be charged in this Court for either a Juvenile Arrest Case or Juvenile Traffic Case.

These cases are conducted by the Attorney General’s Chamber through the Public Prosecutor after being referred to by relevant enforcement authorities.

Before making final order, Magistrate will sit together with appointed Panel of Advisors to discuss the decision in the best interest of the children and young person.

Flowchart of Juvenile Arrest Case (JAC) / Juvenile Traffic Case (JTC)

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