Swisher v. Brady
Court allows Maryland to keep a two-step juvenile hearing process, ruling that judges’ review of masters’ proposed findings does not violate double-jeopardy protections, affecting many youths in delinquency cases.
Holding
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Summary
Background
Nine minors sued Maryland officials to stop the State from filing exceptions to proposed findings made by court
Opinions in this case
- 1.Opinion 109928
- 2.Opinion 9427327
- 3.Opinion 9427328
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