52 Md. App. 56 - In Re Ernest J.’s Empirical Analysis

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10 state decisions

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1. ““. . . [A] disposition hearing is held to determine: ‘(1) [w]hether a child needs or requires the court’s assistance, guidance, treatment or rehabilitation; and if so (2) [t]he nature of the assistance, guidance, treatment or rehabilitation.’ § 3-801(m).” In the instant case, as heretofore noted, the court stated: “.. . [I]t seems to me that he really doesn’t need any particular care and treatment. The court is going to find as a fact that he does not need care and treatment.” The second additional determination that may need to be”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 58 Md. App. 24 - In re Herbert B.

2. ““Neither the language set forth in § 3-819 or § 3-801 [of Maryland Code (1974, 1980 Repl. Vol.) Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article] reveals any duty of the adjudicatory judge other than a determination as to whether or not the juvenile committed a ‘delinquent act.’” [Footnote omitted].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 58 Md. App. 24 - In re Herbert B.