NCJ Number
44911
Editor(s)
J M SMITH
Date Published
1977
Length
91 pages
Annotation
GEARED PRIMARILY TOWARD ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, THESE GUIDELINES PROVIDE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE ON THE JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURTS, INCLUDING THEIR HISTORY, STRUCTURE, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATIONS.
Abstract
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, STRUCTURE OF COURTS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND NETWORK PLANNING. INFORMATION ON JUVENILE CASE FLOW SUMMARIZES REFERRALS, INTAKE SCREENING, RESIDENTIAL HOLDING, ADJUDICATORY HEARING, DISPOSITION, AND APPEALS. A DISCUSSION ON ADULT CASE FLOW COVERS REFERRALS, SCREENING, INITIAL APPEARANCE, PRETRIAL HEARINGS, TRIAL, AND DISPOSITION. A BIBLIOGRAPHY IS APPENDED.