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Pennsylvania

Juvenile Delinquency Benchbook

The Pennsylvania Juvenile Delinquency Benchbook is a resource for Juvenile Court Judges throughout the Commonwealth. The Benchbook provides guidance regarding the key decision points in Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system, summarizes the history and philosophical foundation of our system, and describes the qualities and attributes of successful Juvenile Court Judges.

You may view the complete text of the Juvenile Delinquency Benchbook [pdf] or choose one of the following sections of the Benchbook:

Judicial Benchbook Committee and Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Juvenile Court Judge
Chapter 2: The Charge for Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice System
Chapter 3: Overview of Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice System
Chapter 4: Commencement of Proceedings, Intake and Informal Adjustment
Chapter 5: Detention
Chapter 6: Transfer To and From Criminal Proceedings
Chapter 7: Pre-Adjudicatory Procedures
Chapter 8: The Adjudication Hearing
Chapter 9: Delinquency and Disposition Determinations
Chapter 10: Post-Disposition Review
Chapter 11: Juvenile Court Administration
Subject Index
Index of Statutes
Index of Rules
Hearing Checklists

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