Juvenile Justice Procedures: Investigations and Gang Dynamics

This source outlines juvenile procedures for law enforcement officers, including statutory authority for investigations and key definitions relevant to juvenile justice. It differentiates between "delinquent conduct" and "conduct indicating a need for supervision," detailing the types of offenses and legal processes for each. The document also explains procedures for taking children into custody, emphasizing the differences from adult arrests and the proper places and conditions of detention. Furthermore, it covers rules for juvenile interviews and statements, parental rights and duties, and the release and transportation of juvenile offenders, alongside information about