The following courts shall have jurisdiction to try minors:
- the court of the place where the offence is committed;
- the court of the place of residence of his parents, custodian or guardian;
- the court of the place where the minor has been found;
- the court of the place where the minor has been placed permanently or provisionally.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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Section 714 of the Criminal Procedure Code/akn/cm/act/loi/2005-07-27/2005-007
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