NCJ Number
39465
Date Published
1976
Length
197 pages
Annotation
REPORT DISCUSSES LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLICATIONS LAID DOWN BY CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE 1974 JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT.
Abstract
THIS REPORT COVERS SUCH TOPICS AS THE SCOPE OF THE JURISDICTION OF COURT RESPONSIBILITY FOR JUVENILE MATTERS, THE RIGHTS TO WHICH JUVENILES AND THEIR PARENTS ARE ENTITLED IN ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS, AND THE ALTERNATIVES THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOLLOWING ADJUDICATION. IT ALSO CONTAINS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GENERAL STRATEGIES AND SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO FACILITATE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED STANDARDS IN THE ACT.