NCJ Number
25054
Date Published
1974
Length
42 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF A PILOT JUVENILE COURT INTAKE PROGRAM IN YORK COUNTY (ME) DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS.
Abstract
THE PROGRAM WAS INITIATED TO BRING THE MAINE JUVENILE PROCESS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH A SECTION OF STATE LAW WHICH EXPRESSLY MANDATES THE SCREENING FUNCTION AND TO ENSURE JUDICIAL CONTROL OVER DETENTION DECISIONS.