In 1995-96, the proportion of cases resulting in a guilty finding ranged from 94% in Prince Edward Island to 54% in Manitoba.

One reason for this variation across jurisdictions is the proportion of cases that are stayed or withdrawn. For instance, Manitoba recorded the highest proportion of cases stayed (44%) and Ontario reported 38% of cases withdrawn. The high proportions in these two provinces were partially due to charges being stayed or withdrawn pending the completion of alternative measures programs.

Between 1994-95 and 1995-96, the proportion of cases resulting in a finding of guilt remained relatively stable across all jurisdictions.

The proportion of cases resulting in guilty findings in Alberta's youth courts in 1995-96 was 70%, slightly above the national average of 66%. Alberta's conviction rate was slightly lower than Saskatchewan's (71%), but above that of British Columbia (68%) and Manitoba (54%)