Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 301.1 — Purpose
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 301.1
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 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…
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 301.1 — Purpose is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.