NCJ Number
172432
Date Published
1997
Length
81 pages
Annotation
This report discusses provisions of the Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997, a bill intended to combat violent youth crime and increase accountability for juvenile criminal offenses.
Abstract
The report contains comments organized by title of the bill. Title I covers reforming the Federal juvenile justice system, specifically delinquency proceedings and criminal prosecutions in district courts, juvenile custody prior to appearance before a judicial officer, juvenile detention prior to disposition and sentencing, speedy trials, and juvenile records and fingerprinting. Title II deals with apprehending armed violent youth, while Title III is concerned with juvenile offender accountability and public protection incentive grants. The bill also contains provisions on criminal proceedings.