Prosecution procedures for children and youth in Thailand

For children aged below 12 years old, the police will cooperate with related officials to:

• Investigate and consider the facts before setting up guidelines to protect child welfare

• Hold a meeting to set up rehabilitation and welfare protection plans, as well as compensation for victims

For children aged 12-15 years old, Juvenile and Family Court, the police will inform the parents and the Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre before investigating and setting up a rehabilitation plan within 30 days.

The children will be sent to the Juvenile and Family Court within 24 hours. If a ruling is not made, the court will:

• Issue a warning

• Temporarily release the offender (with or without bail)

• Send to an educational or training institution

• Hand responsibility to a person or organisation that the court deems appropriate