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Detention of Juveniles
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The juvenile statutes provide for release of a juvenile
pending trial to
his parents, guardian, custodian, or other responsible individual
unless the
magistrate determines, after a hearing at which the juvenile is
represented by
counsel, that detention is required to secure his timely appearance
before the
appropriate court or to insure his safety or that of others. 18
U.S.C. §
5034.
A juvenile held in custody pending trial must be segregated
from adult
offenders and detainees. 18 U.S.C. § 5035. For juveniles in
federal
custody, the United States Marshals Service will arrange for a
place to hold the
juvenile which is consistent with the statutory requirements.
Because that will
normally require use of contract facilities, the Marshals will
benefit by as much
advance notice as possible. In the event that issues arise which
have not been
solved at the local level the following contacts are available to
assist you:
Kristine M. Marcy, Assistant Director for Prisoner Services, United
States
Marshals Service (703) 416-8900; James L. Beck, Assistant
Administrator, Bureau
of Prisons (202)307-3171; and Tom Roberts, TVCS, Criminal Division
(202) 307-3950
or (202) 514-0849.
The juvenile statutes have their own speedy trial provision.
Juveniles who
are held in custody pending trial must ordinarily have their
proceedings commence
within 30 days. 18 U.S.C. § 5036.
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