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FITNESS - THE CRITICAL HEARING OF THE JUVENILE COURT

NCJ Number
25357
Journal
LOS ANGELES BAR BULLETIN Volume: 50 Issue: 4 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1975) Pages: 133-140
Author(s)
K I Clayman
Date Published
1975
Length
8 pages
Annotation
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS ARE RAISED ABOUT SECTION 707 OF THE CALIFORNIA WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE WHICH ESTABLISHES FITNESS HEARINGS FOR JUVENILES.
Abstract
JUVENILE DETERMINED TO BE UNFIT FOR FURTHER TREATMENT IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM CAN BE BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL AS ADULTS. POSSIBLE DENIAL OF DUE PROCESS AND LACK OF PROTECTION AGAINST DOUBLE JEOPARDY ARE DISCUSSED. LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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