HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 4595 RESOLUTION NO. 4595
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING REVISION OF THE
JUVENILE COURT LAW
WHEREAS, the existing provisions of the Juvenile Court Law
are archaic and an impediment to the effective processing of
juveniles ; and
A meaningful revision in the Juvenile Court Law has not occur-
red within the past fifteen years ; and
The courts have radically changed their philosophy and proced-
ures relative to juveniles ; and
Judicial decisions nave mandated adversary proceedings to meet
due process requirements in juvenile matters , and it is essential
that the juvenile justice system be provided with a viable code
which reflects the present attitude of the courts , meets due process
requirements , protects the child' s welfare , and enables enforcement
agencies to provide uniform justice in processing and adjudicating
juvenile matters in accordance with the law; and
A study commission is needed_ to review all past changes , and
analyze present needs and future trends ; and
The Los Angeles County Grand Jury has assumed a leadership role
in recommending Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors request the
Governor of the State of California to appoint a commission of ex-
perts to study and make recommendations for revisions of the Juvenile
Court Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach that it supports the need for a complete revision
of the Juvenile Court Law, and endorses the concept of a commission
to study and make appropriate revisions thereto .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the imperative and urgent need for
this revision be undertaken as soon as possible with a report to the
Legislature no later than January 1 , 1980.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to
the Governor of the State of California, the California Council
on Administrative Justice , the Orange County Board of Supervisors,
Orange County Legislators , the California League of Cities , the
County Supervisors Association of California, the California Peace
Officers Association, the California Probation, Parole and Correc-
tional Officers Association, the League of Women Voters , the Orange
County Grand Jury and the press .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day
of February, 1978 .
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
INITIATED AND APPROVED APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AS TO CONTENT:
C' y Administrator Clyy At Forney
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