New Jersey
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The New Jersey Supreme Court held the state is required to disclose all discovery in its possession to the child before waiving the child to adult court and offered the following language in support. “N.H. moved for full discovery before the waiver hearing, and the trial court granted the request. The court analogized the filing…
Plaintiffs in this case are two youth who sought compensatory and punitive damages, and declaratory and injunctive relief for injuries they suffered while in the custody of New Jersey’s “Juvenile Justice Commission”. The harms that were alleged included excessive room isolation, deprivation of basic necessities such as proper clothing, and lack of access to mental…
This amici brief by Juvenile Law Center, Rutgers Legal Clinic, The Gault Center, and others argues trial courts retain jurisdiction post-disposition to modify or change dispositional orders that are contrary to the purpose of the juvenile code. Further, the brief argues trial courts must provide oversight to ensure the safety of young people in abusive…
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