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JUVENILE JUSTICE STANDARDS PROJECT - PLANNING PHASE, 1971-1972

NCJ Number
10419
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1971
Length
15 pages
Annotation
OUTLINE OF THE PLANNING PHASE FOR LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS.
Abstract
THIS PROJECT IS CONCERNED WITH THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GUIDELINES ON THE NONJUDICIAL HANDLING OF JUVENILES, JURISDICTION AND STRUCTURE OF THE JUVENILE COURT, AND PRETRIAL PROCEDURES. OTHER AREAS ARE HEARINGS, CORRECTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION. THIS PAMPHLET BRIEFLY DISCUSSES THE NEED, SCOPE, AND ORIGINS OF THE PROJECT, THE THREE PHASES OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE UNITS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND PROJECT STAFF ARE LISTED, AND A BRIEF RESUME ON EACH PARTICIPANT IS INCLUDED.