Chapter 19- Juveniles

Question 1

What is a delinquent act?

Answer 1

An act which if committed by an adult would be a crime

Question 2

What is a status offense?

Answer 2

A Juvenile who is charged with an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult. (Runaway, truant, possession of alcohol)

Question 3

A child under 18 is subject to the jurisdiction of the ___ Court for the county sitting as a juvenile court.

Answer 3

Circuit Court

Question 4

A Juvenile alleged to be delinquent may be taken into temporary police custody, and placed in secure detention separated by sight and sound from adult prisoners for up to ___ hours.

Answer 4

6 hours

Question 5

When a delinquent Juvenile is placed in secure detention, they shall be checked upon set a frequency consistent to behavior and at no more than ___ minute intervals; suicidal juveniles will need constant supervision.

Answer 5

30 minutes

Question 6

Juvenile interrogations are limited to ___ hours with no more than ___ interrogators participating. The Division commander can give permission for longer and number of investigators.

Answer 6

2 hours
2 interrogators

Question 7

What is a Child in Need of Supervision (CINS)?

Answer 7

A legal status which finds that a child requires guidance, treatment, rehabilitation

Question 8

What is a child in need of assistance?

Answer 8

A legal status which finds that a child requires assistance of the court