Title 34-A, §9001: Findings and purposes--Article I

§9001. Findings and purposes--Article I

The contracting states solemnly agree: [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

That juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals and welfare, and the health, morals and welfare of others. The cooperation of the states party to this compact is therefore necessary to provide for the welfare and protection of juveniles and of the public with respect to: [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

1. Cooperative supervision. Cooperative supervision of delinquent juveniles on probation or parole;

[ 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW) .]

2. Return of delinquent juveniles. The return, from one state to another, of delinquent juveniles who have escaped or absconded;

[ 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW) .]

3. Return of nondelinquent juveniles. The return, from one state to another, of nondelinquent juveniles who have run away from home; and

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4. Additional measures undertaken cooperatively. Additional measures for the protection of juveniles and of the public, which any 2 or more of the party states may find desirable to undertake cooperatively. In carrying out this compact, the party states shall be guided by the noncriminal, reformative and protective policies which guide their laws concerning delinquent, neglected or dependent juveniles generally. It shall be the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and observe their respective responsibilities for the prompt return and acceptance of juveniles and delinquent juveniles who become subject to this compact. This compact shall be reasonably and liberally construed to accomplish the foregoing purposes.

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SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).

Maine Revised Statutes

§9001. Findings and purposes--Article I

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