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Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS
Chapter 985
JUVENILE JUSTICE; INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES
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CHAPTER 985
PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

985.01
Purposes and intent.
985.02
Legislative intent for the juvenile justice system.
985.03
Definitions.
985.0301
Jurisdiction.
985.031
Age limitation; exception.
985.032
Legal representation for delinquency cases.
985.033
Right to counsel.
985.035
Opening hearings.
985.036
Rights of victims; juvenile proceedings.
985.037
Punishment for contempt of court; alternative sanctions.
985.039
Cost of supervision; cost of care.