NCJ Number
14295
Date Published
1972
Length
230 pages
Annotation
PROPOSED STATUTE DEALING WITH JUVENILE OFFENDERS, CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION, RIGHTS OF PARENTS, PROVISION OF FOSTER CARE, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CUSTODY, ADOPTION, AND AGE OF MAJORITY FOR MARRIAGE.
Abstract
THE PROPOSED STATUTE CONTAINS FOUR PARTS - THE JUVENILE CODE, CHILD SERVICE LAWS, PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND MSCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. EACH SECTION (INDIVIDUAL PROVISION) OF THE STATUTE IS REPRODUCED WITH A COMMENTARY EXPLAINING ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER SECTIONS OF THE PROPOSED REVISION AND HOW IT MODIFIES EXISING PRACTICE. RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING STATUTORY SECTIONS ARE DETAILED.