The Attorney General may contract with any public or private agency or individual and such community-based facilities as halfway houses and foster homes for the observation and study and the custody and care of juveniles in his custody. For these purposes, the Attorney General may promulgate such regulations as are necessary and may use the appropriation for “support of United States prisoners” or such other appropriations as he may designate.
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Title 18— CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART IV— CORRECTION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
CHAPTER 403— JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
§ 5032. Delinquency proceedings in district courts; transfer for criminal prosecution
§ 5033. Custody prior to appearance before magistrate judge
§ 5034. Duties of magistrate judge
§ 5035. Detention prior to disposition
§ 5038. Use of juvenile records