Pins in the United States

Pins in the context of Juvenile and Family Law

Definition ofPins, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Person in need of supervision; a juvenile status offender who is involved in non-criminal misbehavior. Depending upon the state, also “CHINS” (Child in Need of Supervision), “JINS” (Juvenile in Need of Supervision), “MINS” (Minor in Need of Supervision), “Beyond Control Child,” “Inconrrigible,” “Way-ward Youth,” “Miscreant,” etc. See STATUS OFFENSE.