Article 77c Dutch Criminal Code
Artikel 77c Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation
Book One · Title VIII A. Special provisions for juveniles and young adults
Paragraph 1
In respect of a young adult who, at the time of committing the criminal offence, has reached the age of eighteen years but not yet the age of twenty-three years, the court may, if it finds grounds for doing so in the personality of the perpetrator or the circumstances in which the offence was committed, give judgment in accordance with Articles 77g to 77hh.
Paragraph 2
Article 77e does not apply.
Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 77c Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.
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