{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "301.1", "citation": "FCA § 301.1", "heading": "Purpose", "text": ["§ 301.1. Purpose. 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/301.1", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Two goals, with due process: (a) decide **whether** a person is a juvenile delinquent, and (b) enter an appropriate **disposition** if they are. ★ The court must weigh **both** the **needs and best interests of the respondent** AND **the need to protect the community** — this dual test echoes through the whole article.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/301.1", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}