Latin]. "Parent of the Country." The doctrine that the state is responsible for the welfare of children.
the doctrine that the state must act as "parent of the country" to provide protection to minors and others suffering from disability
The juvenile justice system of America was formed under the idea of “parens patriae,” or “state as parent.” The state is deemed to have a responsibility to care for youths who have begun dangerous or criminal life patterns. Within this parental role the state has a responsibility to do what it can to rehabilitate youth in its care.
Latin for "parent of his country." Used when the government acts on behalf of a child or mentally ill person. Refers to the "state" as the guardian of minors and incompetent people.
Legal term that defines the State's legal role as the guardian to protect the interests of children who cannot take care of themselves. For example, in an abuse or neglect case, this concept is used to explain the State's duty to protect minor children who lack proper care and custody from their parents.
The idea that the state takes the role of parents to protect juveniles.
Legal doctrine establishing "parental" role of state over welfare of its citizens, especially its children. A 19th century idea first articulated in Prince v. Massachusetts (1944).
the state has sovereign power of guardianship over persons under disability such as minor insane or incompetent persons
A doctrine whereby the state takes jurisdiction over a minor living within its border. It is the basis for deciding what state will assume jurisdiction in a child custody case.
(PAH renz PATE ree eye) Doctrine under which the government protects the interests of a minor or incapacitated person.
A Latin term meaning "parent of his country." It is used when the government acts on behalf of someone else, such as a child or mentally disabled person.
Latin: A British common law creation whereby the courts have the right to make unfettered decisions concerning people who are not able to take care of themselves. For example, a court can make custody decisions regarding a child or an insane person, even without statute law to allow them to do so, based on their residual, common law-based parens patriae jurisdiction.
A doctrine that-enables a state to take jurisdiction over a minor living within its border. This is the basis for determining what state will assume jurisdiction in a child custody case.
A legal term that refers to the sovereign power of guardianship over persons who are disabled, such as minors, insane, or incompetent persons. Grants courts authority to appoint a guardian.
Doctrine - originating in feudal England, a doctrine that vests in the State a right of guardianship of minors. This concept has gradually evolved into the principle that the community, in addition to the parent, has a strong interest in the care and nurturing of children. Schools, juvenile courts, and social service agencies all derive their authority from the State's power to ensure the protection and rights of children as a unique class.
"Parents of the country." The doctrine under which the court protects the interests of a juvenile or other persons under disability.
Parens patriae is Latin for "father of the people" In law, it refers to the public policy power of the state to usurp the rights of the natural parent, legal guardian or informal carer, and to act as the parent of any child or individual who is in need of protection, such as a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to take care of him or her, or an incapacitated and dependent individual. In U.S. litigation, parens patriae can be invoked by the state to create its standing to sue; the state declares itself to be suing on behalf of its people. For example, the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976 (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode15/usc_sec_15_00000015---c000-.html 15 USC 15(c)), through Section 4C of the Clayton Act, permits state attorneys general to bring parens patriae suits on behalf of those injured by violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act.