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Not guilty by reason of insanity
Definition:
The jury or the judge must determine that the defendant, because of mental disease or defect, could not form the intent required to commit the offense.
Foster care
Definition:
A form of substitute care, usually in a home licensed by a public agency, for children whose welfare requires removal from their homes
Fitness hearing
Definition:
A hearing held in Juvenile Court to determine the fitness of a minor for retention in Juvenile Court, and the minor's amenability to Juvenile Court resources. Must be held before any evidence is heard on a petition for detention. Such a hearing is a prerequisite to transfer of a minor's case to adult court. Also called certification hearing
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