NCJ Number
120240
Date Published
1988
Length
29 pages
Annotation
This manual explains the structure and operation of the juvenile justice system in Connecticut and outlines the steps involved in different types of proceedings involving juveniles.
Abstract
The purposes of the juvenile court and the differences between juvenile court and criminal court are explained. The text notes that court intervention may occur because of the behavior of the child or youth or because of inadequacies in the parental care of the child. The rights of juveniles and parents and the stages involved in delinquency cases, cases involving service needs, and cases involving neglect are also outlined. Further sections explain the principles and procedures related to the termination of parental rights and the emancipation of a minor. Glossary.