NCJ Number
106234
Date Published
1984
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This report, based on 1983 data, describes juvenile crime in Minnesota and examines the processing of juveniles through the court.
Abstract
The statistics reveal not only the effect of the court philosophy on the outcome of juvenile cases, but also identify problem areas. The report closes with recommendations to improve the legal representation of juveniles, limit the referencing of juveniles to adult court for minor offenses, scrutinize how the court enforces its orders, enhance accountability and reporting, and restrict county discretion, thereby making juvenile court practices fairer and more uniform around the State. 3 charts and 7 tables. (Authors abstract modified)