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Pennsylvania Juvenile Collateral Consequences Checklist
Performance Guidelines for Quality and Effective Juvenile Delinquency Representation
Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure: Delinquency Matters
In order to increase the capacity of the grassroots juvenile defense bar across the country, the National Center incorporated into its design the development of nine Regional Defender Centers. The Northeast Region includes the following four states: Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
Albany County
New York City
New York State Defenders Association
Steuben County
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Cumberland County
Delaware County
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Erie County
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Luzerne County
Mifflin County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Northampton County
Philadelphia County
Pike County
Somerset County
Union County
Venango County
Washington County
Westmoreland County
York County
Follow the links below to review training materials.
Agenda
Setting the Stage for Quality Improvement Efforts in Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System
Prone Restraints in Children’s Facilities
Strategies and Practices to Eliminate the Use of Unnecessary Restraints
Assessing Competency to Stand Trial in Juveniles
Example: Appellant’s Concise Statement of Matters
Complained of on Appeal
Example: Notice of Appeal to the Superior Court
Juvenile Appeals Outline
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