NCJ Number
26068
Date Published
1974
Length
72 pages
Annotation
A TEXTBOOK, INTENDED FOR JUVENILES, WHICH OUTLINES THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONING OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM AS THEY RELATE TO JUVENILES.
Abstract
A BACKGROUND IS GIVEN ON THE LAW, ITS DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURT SYSTEM IS EXPLAINED. THE THEORY AND OPERATION OF JUVENILE LAW AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS IS ANALYZED. FAMILY, SCHOOL, VEHICLE, AND DRUG LAWS ARE EXPLORED AS THEY RELATE TO JUVENILES. FINALLY, THE SYSTEMS OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW ARE ANALYZED IN DEPTH.