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New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 301.1. Purpose

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The purpose of this article is to establish procedures in accordance with due process of law (a) to determine whether a person is a juvenile delinquent and (b) to issue an appropriate order of disposition for any person who is adjudged a juvenile delinquent.  In any proceeding under this article, the court shall consider the needs and best interests of the respondent as well as the need for protection of the community.

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