Abstract

BURGOS MATA, Álvaro. The Security measures in Costa Rica. Med. leg. Costa Rica [online]. 2005, vol.22, n.1, pp.79-98. ISSN 2215-5287.

In this essay the author tries to give to reader an theorical practical of the theme of the Security Measures in the Costarican context. He tries the matter from the nature and beginning of the measures, going trough the regulation and duration of them, concluding in the applications of these measures in teenagers and kids.

Keywords : Security measure; Penitentiary; Penalty; Mental Exam.