Supreme Court of the United States
United States v. Juvenile Male
June 27, 2011564 U.S. 932
Summary
The Supreme Court held that the Ninth Circuit lacked jurisdiction because the case was moot after the juvenile‑supervision order expired. Accordingly, the Court vacated the appellate judgment and remanded with instructions to dismiss the appeal.
Holding
- Whether the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had authority to decide the case given that the underlying juvenile‑supervision order had expired, rendering the controversy moot. The case was moot; the Ninth Circuit lacked jurisdiction and its judgment is vacated, with the matter remanded for dismissal of the appeal.
Docket 09-940
Cited authorities
- 42 U.S.C. § 16901
- 18 U.S.C. § 5031
- 120 Stat. 590
- 42 U.S.C. § 16913
- 72 FR 8897
- 42 U.S.C. § 16911
- 72 FR 8897
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