In re Ronald D.

OPINION OF THE COURT

M. Holt Meyer, J.

This case involves the question of whether or not the Family Court has power to fix bail for juvenile respondents.

*872Ronald D., 15 years of age, was arrested on October 4, 1978. Under provisions of the recently enacted "Omnibus Crime Bill” (L 1978, ch 481), he was charged as a juvenile offender with burglary in the first degree (Penal Law, § 140.30), assault in the second degree (Penal Law, § 120.05) and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree (Penal Law, § 165.40). Pursuant to subdivision 18 of section 10.00 and subdivision 2 of section…