Exam 8 Flashcards
Where is a Juvenile’s original jurisdiction?
If a serious crime it is where the crime was committed, if a general could be where juvenile lives
What are court actions if a juvenile fails to appear in court?
Given a summon (Capias Warrant for Juveniles)
Absconder (Same as Wanted with a warrant)
To whom and how does an officers make a notification when taking a juvenile into custody?
By state statute: Reasonable efforts to notify a juvenile’s parent or custodian must be accomplished asap upon taking a juvenile into custody
What authority does a juvenile officer have?
Same as a prosecutor in the adult world
What is the result for an officer who fails to follow proper juvenile apprehension procedures
Civil litigation
Officer reliable for whatever happens to the juvenile while in custody
What age range can a subject be maintained under the authority of the family court?
Up to 21 years old
What is juvenile judicial custody?
Taking a juvenile into judicial custody is not an arrest
What are some court orders/paperwork regarding juveniles?
Capias warrant, pick up order, referral
What are “Status offenses”?
Are offenses that can be committed only by juveniles and would not be crimes if was an adult engaged in same activity (curfew, skipping school, run away)
A certification to stand trial as an adult is?
Serious crime, has to be 12+, felony offense (Murder, 1st assault, Forcible rape/sodemy)
When does jurisdiction of the Family court attaches to the juvenile?
Jurisdiction of the court attaches as soon as the juvenile is taken into judicial custody
When does family court not have jurisdiction over a juvenile?
When it comes to traffic, Tobacco, municipal violations, curfew
What was the impact of the 1995 MO Crime Bill on Juveniles?
Allows fingerprints and photographs on felonies
Juvenile interrogation process:
Contact juvenile division to schedule interview.
They will need: Juvenile info, Name and address of parents, information on offense, basis for request to interview juvenile
Society’s expectation of law enforcement when operating a vehicle?
Complying with all motor veh laws, act as a positive example to the community, being ready for emergency situations