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Provincial court Judge Gregory Koturbash said jail time would likely have a “serious negative effect” on the progress of the teen to turn her life around and would not serve the genuine societal interest.
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“We have already lost one young person and we, meaning all of us, need to do what we can to not lose another.”
The judge imposed an “intensive” rehabilitative custody and supervision order for 24 months, with one day in custody served by the offender’s presence in court on the day of sentencing and no further portion of the order in custody.