602 Juveniles Flashcards
.04 ARREST AND/OR CUSTODY OF JUVENILES
A. All officers, when dealing with juvenile offenders, shall use the least coercive remedies among reasonable
alternatives. Remedies which should be considered include the following EXCEPT:
A. Outright release;
B. Issuance of citations or summonses; and
C. Referral to juvenile court.
D. Emergency custody/referral to CPS
D
.04 ARREST AND/OR CUSTODY OF JUVENILES
C. Juveniles may be taken into custody under the following circumstances:
1. To determine whether the juvenile is alleged to have been harmed or is in danger of being harmed; or
2. As _____ offenders as defined in the Family Code, Section 51.02(15).
status
.04 ARREST AND/OR CUSTODY OF F. A child under \_\_\_\_ years of age who is taken into custody for committing a criminal offense cannot be detained for investigative purposes without permission from the child's parent, custodian or guardian. A. 14 B. 10 C. 16 D. 17
B
.04 ARREST AND/OR CUSTODY OF
F. 2. If a parent, custodian or guardian cannot be located, the child is returned to the ___________. The officer shall prepare the appropriate reports, documenting how he determined the age and identity or attempted
to determine the age and identity of the underage child and the actions taken in attempting to locate a parent,
custodian or guardian. Copies of the reports are routed to the appropriate follow-up unit.
A. Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center
B. Magistrate’s Office
C. Juvenile Processing Office
D. Missing Persons Office
C
H. Juveniles booked into the Bexar County Jail by mistake are released immediately and referred to the Juvenile Processing Office if:
1. A certificate of birth or a certified copy is presented;
2. A baptismal certificate is presented, with two (2) _______ certifying the date of birth; or
3. The juvenile’s age has been previously certified.
A. Notarized documents
B. Witness statements
C. Forms of identification
D. Sworn affidavits
D
.05 FIELD RELEASES OF ARRESTED JUVENILES A. A field release from custody is made whenever possible. Field releases are made when the officer believes it would be in the best interest of the juvenile and the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Parent/guardian B. School administration C. State of Texas D. Juvenile Processing Office
C
.05 FIELD RELEASES OF ARRESTED JUVENILES
E. Juveniles are released to other agencies under the following circumstances:
1. For care and protection of the child taken in custody;
2. The child is asking for assistance, aid, help, or guidance in criminal or civil matters the agency can provide;
3. Another law enforcement agency has jurisdiction over the child, as provided by the Texas Family Code; or
4. The _______________ for processing through the Juvenile Court.
A. Juvenile Processing Office
B. Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center
C. Department of Family and Protective Services
D. Magistrate’s Office
B
.08 FINGERPRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, STATEMENTS, AND EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS
A. Fingerprints, photographs, statements, and all eyewitness identifications, except _____ and ______ field identifications as defined in GM Procedure 702, Eyewitness Identification, are permitted only in accordance with the
Texas Family Code and after the juvenile has been returned to Juvenile Processing Office.
A. Suspect/Victim
B. Suspect/Criminal
C. Formal/Informal
D. Witness/Victim
C
.11 DISPOSITION OF JUVENILES IN NON-ARREST SITUATIONS
A. When a juvenile is in the company of an arrested adult, the arresting officer assesses the situation and uses his judgment and discretion as to the most expedient manner to return the juvenile to the custody of his parent,
custodian, or guardian, or responsible adult at home. Factors taken into consideration include the following EXCEPT:
A. Validated history of abuse
B. Age
C. Distance from home
D. Time of day
A
.11 DISPOSITION OF JUVENILES IN NON-ARREST SITUATIONS
B. If proper arrangements cannot be accomplished at the scene, the officer:
1. Transports children ______ years of age or under to the Children’s Shelter located at 2939 W. Woodlawn Avenue.
2. Transports juveniles _______ years of age or older to The Bridge located at 3103 West Ave.
A. 10/12
B. 14/15
C. 12/13
D. 13/14
C
