Breed v. Jones

421 U.S. 519 · Decided May 27, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Breed v. Jones was decided on May 27, 1975 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Juveniles” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Breed, Director, California Youth Authority v. Jones

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-105, docket 1974-105-01.

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