Legal Opinion
Commonwealth v. Florence F.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 5, 1999PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtIreland, J.
The present case raises a challenging issue that the Juvenile Court deals with on a daily basis — children in need of services (CHINS) proceedings. One of the most troubling questions about CHINS cases is whether the Juvenile Court has the authority to issue contempt orders for the violation of conditions of custody dispositions. Although we conclude that the Juvenile Court does not have the power of contempt for violation of conditions of custody because the plain language of G. L. c. 119, § 39G, as well as our case law, precludes Juvenile Court judges from issuing direct orders in CHINS…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- Furtado v. FurtadoMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Michael G. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1988
- In re G. B.Illinois Supreme Court · 1981
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3Cited by9 opinions
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