Legislation
SECTION 301.1
Purpose
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 3, PART 1
§ 301.1. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish
procedures in accordance with due process of law (a) to determine
whether a person is a juvenile delinquent and (b) to issue an
appropriate order of disposition for any person who is adjudged a
juvenile delinquent. In any proceeding under this article, the court
shall consider the needs and best interests of the respondent as well as
the need for protection of the community.
procedures in accordance with due process of law (a) to determine
whether a person is a juvenile delinquent and (b) to issue an
appropriate order of disposition for any person who is adjudged a
juvenile delinquent. In any proceeding under this article, the court
shall consider the needs and best interests of the respondent as well as
the need for protection of the community.