This resource guide describes one state's statutes and cases so as to profile those rights, responsibilities, and protections for young people which are different from those applicable to adults. The purpose of this guidebook is to give legislators an overview of all laws affecting young people in order to have a reference aid on current state policies toward youth. The guidebook should prove useful for evaluating any proposals for changing these policies. Since this is primarily a state guide, federal statutes and cases are included in only a few areas where they dictate state policy or where state policy has been closely linked with federal law. The guidebook is divided into two parts: Part 1, "The Laws," consists of substantive laws organized by subject categories, including economic protection, family relations, health and social services, and unlawful acts against youths. Part 2, "The Courts," explains the courts and procedures that deal with youths in both civil and criminal adult court, and in juvenile court. A glossary of terms is provided at the beginning of the guidebook. (RJM)