Chapter 217. To provide for t he parole of juvenile offenders committed to the National Training School for Boys, Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes
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CHAP. 217.— An Act To provide for t he parole of juvenile offenders committed to the National Training School for Boys, Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes. February 26, 1909.[[H. R. 27425](/us/bill/70/hr/27425).][[Public, No. 282.](/us/pl/70/282)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That every male juvenileDistrict of Columbia.Parole for inmates of National Training School for Boys. offender who is now or may hereafter be committed to the National Training School for Boys, and who has by his conduct given sufficient evidence that he has reformed, may be released on parole as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 2. That if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the board ofAction by trustees. trustees of said school that there is reasonable probability that any boy detained in the said school will, if conditionally released, remain at liberty without violating the laws, then said board of trustees may in its discretion parole such boy under such conditionsand regulations as the said board of trustees may deem proper: *Provided*, That the*Proviso.*Commitment from other courts. parole of all such juvenile offenders committed by courts other than those of the District of Columbia shall be subject to the approval of the Attorney-General of the United States.
Sec. 3. That all Acts and parts of Acts inconsistent with this ActRepeal. are hereby repealed. Approved, February 26, 1909.