Article 174

The judgment shall specify the provisions of the law on which it is based. Where the young offender is found not guilty, he shall be acquitted and set free forthwith. Where he is found guilty, the Court shall impose an appropriate measure or penalty.

The Court may call before it any person or representative of any institution with a view to obtaining information concerning the character and antecedents of the young offender so as to arrive at a decision that is in the best interest of the young offender.

After these persons have been heard, the parties may reply and call witnesses as to character, who shall be questioned by the Court and thereafter the parties shall address the Court as to sentence.

Judgment shall be given as in ordinary cases. The Court shall explain its decision to the young offender and warn him against further misconduct.