Many criminal justice practitioners and academics seem to view the law as self executing. They also seem to believe that desired changes naturally follow legal reform. In this paper, we examine practices in one state relative to compliance with the jail removal mandate of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Our analyses suggest that legal reform, standing alone, may more likely result in counterproductive reactions than in those consistent with reform goals. Discussion centers on the need for inducements and resources to motivate and facilitate achievement of JJDPA reforms.
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