Family Court Flashcards
FCA 113 In which counties of NYS is the family court established?
The family court is established in each of the 62 counties of NYS
FCA 114 T/F The jurisdiction of the family court limits the jurisdiction of the supreme court as set forth in the NYS constitution
False
FCA 115 T/F The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over abuse and neglect proceedings
True
FCA 115 Does the family court have any powers in habeas corpus proceedings?
Yes
FCA 115 T/F The family court does not have exclusive original jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency proceedings
False
FCA 152 T/F FC judge may dispense with formality of placing a minor under oath.
True
FCA 1530-a When may a FC warrant of arrest be executed?
Any day of week,any hour of day or night. 24/7
FCA 154-b A counterclaim in a proceeding requesting an OP, must be filed at least ___ days before hearing for the counterclaim to be heard on the hearing date.
5
FCA 154-d If a LCC issues an OP returnable in FC, the matter must be returnable the next day that FC is in session (but in no event more than __ calendar days after the issuance of the order).
4
FCA 155 If an adult is arrested under FC act and court is not in session, adult must be taken to ____.
The most accessible magistrate to be arraigned.
FCA 158 Protective custody of material witness under 16 cannot extend more than ___ day without renewal
14
FCA 158 The maximum period (including extensions) of custody of a material witness under 16 is ___ days
42
FCA 171 T/F A FC order may be enforced only in county where order was made.
False may be enforced or modified in FC in any county where party affected by order resides or is found.
FCA 174 T/F FC of one county must dismiss proceeding if venue is wrong.
False, FC SHALL transfer a proceeding laying venue in a wrong county to the FC in any county where the proceeding might have been originated.
FCA 175 Violation of probation proceeding may be heard in county where order was made or ___.
county where violation occurs
FCA 117 In which counties is a child abuse part established?
in every county of NYS
FCA 115 T/F The FC has exclusive original jurisdiction over family offenses.
False FC has concurrent jurisdiction with the criminal court over all family offenses as defined in Article 8
FCA 117 Designated felony parts are established in which counties?
in the 5 NYC counties
FCA 119 T/F A “duly authorized agency” may be a foreign corporation that has a place of business in NYS
False, “duly authorized association, agency, society or institution” means:
1. an incorporated (NYS) society for the prevention of cruelty to children, or
2. any institution supported or controlled by NYS or subdivision, or
3. any public welfare official of NYS, or
4. an association, agency,, society, or institution empowered to care for children WHICH:
a. is incorporated by NYS law, and
b. has a place of business or home in NYS and
c. is approved, visited, inspected and supervised by
NYS department of social services, or consents to
approval, visitation, inspection, and supervision of the
department
FCA 119 An “infant” or “minor” is a person who has not attained the age of ___.
18
FCA 152 A Family Court judge may:
- administer oaths, and
- take acknowledgments, and
- designate an official to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, and
- ____________________________
dispense wit the formality of placing a minor under oath
FCA 153-c A person requesting a TOP is entitled to file petition on the same day, and a hearing on the request shall be held the same day or ____
next day the court is in session
FCA 154-a In every FC proceeding a copy of the petition must be served on respondent at time of service of process or, if that is not practicable, at the ______ of respondent.
first court appeatance
FCA 166 T/F Famlly court records are open to the public
False Shall not be open to public inspection. However, court may permit inspection of any papers or records. Any authorized agency, association, society or institution to which a child is committed may cause an inspection of record of investigation and may in discretion of court obtain a copy
Which os the following choices is not correct? A “duly authorized association, agency, society or institution” means:
a. an incorporated (NYS) society for the prevention of cruelty to children, jor
b. any institution supported or controlled by NYS or subdivision, or
c. any public welfare official
d. an association, agency, society, or institution empowered to care for children which 1) is incorporated by NYS law, 2) has place of business or home in NYS, and 3) is approved, visited, inspected and supervised by NYS department of social services, jor consents to approval, visitation, inspection, and supervision of the department
C (FCA 119) any public welfare official OF NYS
Which of the following four powers are correct? A Family Court judge may:
- administer oaths, and
- take acknowledgments, and
- designate an official to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, and
- dispense with the formality of placing a minor under oath.
a. All are correct
b. Only 1, 2, & 3 are correct
c. only 1, 3 & 4 are correct
d. Only 1, 2 & 4 are correct
A (FCA 151)
Which of the following is false? A FC judge:
a. may issue a warrant of arrest
b. may administer oaths & take acknowledgments
c. may issue a subpoena
d. may not fix or accept bail
D (FCA 153) A family court judge MAY fix or accept bail
Which of the following is correct?
a. A FC judge may not issue a subpoena
b. A FC may send process outside the state in paternity proceedings
c. A FC warrant of arrest may not be executed on legal holidays
d. A FC judge may not take acknowledgments and administer oaths
B (FCA 154) A FC MAY send process outside the state in paternity proceedings
If a person seeks a TOP as part of any proceeding in the FC, the person must be allowed to file the petition the same day the person appears in FC, and the hearing must be held:
a. same day
b. same day or next day
c. same day or next day court is in session
d. within 3 days of filing the petition
C (FCA 153-C) same day next day court is in session
FC can send process outside the state in ___ and ___ proceedings.
a. family offense and JD
b. support and JD
c. Paternity and PINS
d. support and paternity
D (FCA 154) support and paternity
In a proceeding requesting an OP, a counterclaim must be served not less than ___ days before hearing if the counterclaim is to be heard on the date of the hearing
a. 1 day b. 3 days c. 5 days d. 4 days
C (FCA 154-B) 5 days
Choose the best answer. A lawful order of the FC of Kings county may be enforced in any other county:
a. in New York City
b. adjoining the county of issuanced
c. where respondent resides
d. where respondent resides or is found
D (FCA 171) where respondent resides or is found
Which os the following 2 statements are true?
- FC records shall not be open to indiscriminate public inspection
- The court may in any case permit inspection of any papers or records.
a. 1 only is true
b. 2 only is true
c. both 1 & 2 are true
d. neither 1 nor 2 are true
C (FCA 166) shall not be open to indiscriminate public inspection. However, the court may in any case permit inspection of any papers or records
Which of the following 3 statements are correct?
1. cash bail may be accepted by a desk officer at any tine within NYC
2. cash bail may never be accepted by a desk officer
3. cash bail may only be accepted by a desk officer if outside NYC
a 1 only is correct
b. 2 only is correct
c. 3 only is correct
d. neither 1 nor 2 nor 3 are correct
D (FCA 155-A) Cash bail may be accepted by a desk officer or his superiors from any person arrested on a warrant from the FC: 1) in NYC, for an arrest between 2:00pm and 8:00am, and 2) outside NYC, for an arrest between 11:00am and 8:00am
The definition of a “duly authorized agency” includes an association, agency, society, or institution empowered to care for children which:
- is incorporated by NYS law, and
- has place of business or home outside NYS, and
- is approved, visited, inspected and supervised by state department of social services, or consents to approval, visitation, inspection, and supervision of the department.
a. only 1 & 3 are correct
b. only 1 &2 are correct
c. only 2 & 3 are correct
c. 1, 2 & 3 are all correct
A (FCA 119) 2. is incorrect, has place of business or home IN NYS
In proceeding to establish paternity or establish, modify or enforce support, court may send process outside NYS in same manner and same force and effect as process sent as per CPLR 302 (Long Arm Stature), and FCA 5B (UIFSA: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act), even if person is not a NYS resident or domiciliary, if: 1. the child was conceived in NYS, or
- child resides in NYS as result of actions of person to be served, or
- person has resided with child in NYS, or
- person filed with putative father registry (maintained by Department of Social Services)
a. only 1, 2 & 4 are correct
b. only 1, 3 & 4 are correct
c. only 2, 3 & 4 are scorrect
d. 1, 2, 3, & 4 are all correct
D (FCA 154-D) All are correct
A LCC may on an ex parte basis issue a TOP pending a hearing in FC upon an affidavit that:
- FC is in session
- a family offense has been committed
- a family offense petition has been filed or will be filed in FC next day FC is in session
- shows good cause
a. only 1, 2 & 4 are correct
b. only 1, 3 & 4 are correct
c. only 2, 3 & 4 are correct
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4 are all correct
C (FCA 154-D) #1 FC is NOT in session
A petitioner, upon appearing in a LCC for the issuance of a TOP in a family offense matter, shall be advised by the court that:
1. petitioner may continue the proceeding in the LCC (upon filing an accusatory instrument), or
2. petitioner may continue the proceeding in FC, or
3. petitioner may not continue the proceeding in both the LCC and FC
a. only 1 & 3 are correct
b. only 1 & 2 are correct
c. only 2 & 3 are correct
d, 1, 2 & 3 are all correct
B (FCA -D) #3 petitioner MAY continue the proceeding in both the LCC & FC
The FC act applies:
a. in all criminal court proceedings
b. in all civil and criminal judicial proceedings
c. in every county in NYS
d. only in counties with cities with a population greater than one milion
C (FCA 112) FC act applies in every county in NYS
Which of the following is false?
a. A minor shall mean a person who has not attained the age of 18
b. A child abuse part is established in every FC
c. An infant shall mean a person who has not attained the age of 18
d. A designated felony part is established only in counties outside the city of New York
D (FCA 117) A designated felony part is established only in counties WITHIN the city of New York
Which of the following is not correct? The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the following proceedings:
a. abuse
b. support
c. paternity
d. habeas corpus
D (FCA 115) The family court has “other jurisdiction” in habeas corpus proceedings
FCA 212 Generally, rules of FC are statewide and are prepared by ____
pare prepared by the administrative board of the judicial conference
FCA 214 The ____ establishes statewide forms (such as petitions, summons, warrants, subpoenas, undertakings, and other order authorized under the FCA)
The state administrator establishes statewide forms
FCA 231 A child within court’s jurisdiction who appears to be mentally retarded may be ordered by court to be examined as provided in _____
examined as provided in MENTAL HYGIENE LAW
FCA 248 if legal representation is not available to a minor, the FC must appoint one in the following proceedings: Articles (6 articles)
Articles 3, 7, 10, 10-a, 10-b, 10-c
FCA 248 T/F? Respondent is NOT permitted to waive right to be represented by counsel in proceeding to continue placement of a JD or PINS (FCA 756, 353.3) or to continue commitment to custody of commissioner of mental health or mental retardation and developmental disabilities (FCA 322.2)
True
FCA 217 The court shall file or direct the filing of a FC order within ___ days of the decision of the court, OR within ___ days of settlement of the order on notice.
within 20 days of the decision of the court, OR within 20 days of settlement of the order on notice
FCA 262 T/F? Petitioner and respondent in FCA 10 (child protective) proceeding are always entitled to free counsel if indigent.
False Only a respondent is so entitled (unless it is a proceeding under article 10, part 8 {visitation of minors in foster care}, in which case a petitioner is so entitled)
FCA 262 T/F? A petitioner and respondent, if indigent, are entitled to free counsel in an article 8 (family offenses) proceeding
True if indigent, both are entitled to free counsel in an article 8 (family offenses) proceeding
FCA 262 T/F? A petitioner, if indigent, is entitled to free counsel in an article 5 (paternity) proceeding
False Only a respondent is so entitled
FCA 262 T/F? Implementation of orders assigning counsel shall be as provided in article 18B of county Law
True
FCA 216-B T/F? Clerk of FC shall use discretion in giving out petition forms to persons requesting them.
False Clerk MUST give forms to all that request them
FCA 216-C T/F? Any person assisting in the preparation of a FC petition shall exclude irrational allegations presented by the petitioner.
False All allegations must be included
FCA 216-C (B) T/F?Generally, no clerk or probation officer may prevent any person who wishes to file a petition from having such petition filed with the court immediately
True
FCA 216-C (C) T/F? If there is a question regarding whether or not the FC has jurisdiction, the clerk shall not assist in the preparation of a petition
False Clerk MUST assist, even if there is a question regarding jurisdiction
FCA 217 FC orders must be filed where?
Fc orders must be filed with clerk of FC in county of court making order
Which of the following is not correct? If legal representation is not available to a minor, the FC must appoint one in the following proceedings:
a. Articles 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 10-a, 10-b, 10-c
b. where revocation of adoption consent is opposed (115-b of domestic relations law)
c. proceeding under 358-a, 383-c, 384, 384-b of social services law
d. where minor is sought to be placed in protective custoday
A (FCA 249) This chould read “Articles 3, 7, 10, 10-a, 10-b, 10-c” (articles 1 & 2 are not included)
Which of the following two statements are correct? Generally, the clerk of the FC must not use discretion and common sense in giving out petition forms to persons requesting them:
- in family offense proceedings
- in support proceedings.
a. only 1 is correct
b. only 2 is correct
c. both 1 & 2 are correct
d. neither 1 nor 2 are correct
C (FCA 216-B) petition forms MUST be given out freely in family offense proceedings and support proceedings
Any court employee assisting a petitioner who is not represented by counsel must:
a. use discretion in listing the allegations of the petitioner
b. list only those allegations which do not charge a criminal offense
c. list all allegations, even if the person seems intoxicated
d. list only those allegations which can reasonably be verified
C (FCA 216-C) list all allegations, even if the person seems intoxicated (no matter what, list all)
Which of the following statements relating to FC orders is false?
a. To be effective, an order must be signed with the judge’s signature or initials
b. The original of a FC order is filed with the county court
c. A FC order shall be in writing
d. The court shall file or direct the filing of such order
B (FCA 217) The original of a FC order MUST be filed with clerk of the FC IN COUNTY WHERE FC MAKING SUCH ORDER IS LOCATED
Which of the following persons does NOT have the right to free counsel if unable to afford counsel?
a Respondent in an article 10 child protective proceeding
b. Petitioner or respondent (article 8 family offenses proceeding)
c. Parent of child seeking custody (384-a)
d. Petitioner in an article 5 paternity proceeding
D (FCA 262) Petitioner in an article 5 (paternity) proceeding
Which of the following does NOT have the right to free counsel if unable to afford counsel?
a. person liable to be punished for contempt
b. parent of child who opposes adoption
c. respondent in article 5 (paternity) relating to establishment of paternity
d. respondent in article 4 (support) relating to support
D (FCA 262) Respondent in article 4 proceeding relating to support
Where a FC judge does NOT specify the manner in which an order must be served, the order must be served as per the applicable provision of the :
a. CPL
b. SCPA
c. RPAPL
d. CPLR
D (FCA 217) CPLR
Who prepares the rules of court for the FC?
a. Chief Judge of the court of appeals
b. each appellate division
c. the State Administrator
dl administrative board of judicial conference
D (FCA 212) administrative board of judicial conference
The court must file or direct the filing of a FC order within ___ days of the court’s decision or ___ days of settlement of the order on notice.
a. 20, 20 b. 30, 30 c. 45, 45 d. 60, 60
A (FCA 217) within 20 days of the court’s decision or 20 days of settlement
Which of the following are entitled to free counsel if indigent:
- a respondent in a family offense proceeding
- a petitioner in an article 8 family offense proceeding
- a petitioner in an article 5 paternity
a. 1 only
b. 1 & 2 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
B (FCA 262) A petitioner in an Article 5 proceeding (paternity) is not entitled to free counsel
If legal representation is not available to a minor, the FC must appoint one in the following proceedings:
1. Articles 3, 7, 10, 10-a
2 where revocation of adoption consent is opposed (115-b of domestic relations law)
3. proceeding under 358-a, 383-c, 384, 384-b of social services law
4. where minor is sought to be placed in protective custody (FCA 158)
a. 1 & 2 only
b. 1, 2, & 3 only
c. 1, 2, & 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4
D (FCA 249) All proceedings listed
FC forms, such as those for warrants, subpoenas, petitions, summonses, etc. are promulgated by:
a. the state administrator and used statewide
b. the Chief Judge of the court of appeals and used only in cities (population over one million)
c. each appellate division and used only in that district
d. the estate administrator and used statewide
A (FCA 214) The state administrator and used statewide
FCA 301.2 A ___ hearing means a hearing to determine whether the respondent committed the crime(s) alleged in the petition.
A FACT-FINDING hearing means a hearing…..
FCA 201.2 A ___ hearing means a hearing to determine whether the respondent requires supervision, treatment, or confinement.
A DISPOSITIONAL hearing means…..
FCA 201.2 A Designated Class “A” Felony Act (13, 14, 15) are: murder 1 & 2 degree, kidnaping 1 degree, arson 1 degree, and ___ (PL 130.91).
and sexually motivated felony (PL130.91)
FCA 301.2 _____ is the agency or authority responsible for presenting a JD petition. (In NYC the agency is the corporation counsel of Assistant DA)
Presentment Agency is the agency……
FCA 302.1 In determining the jurisdiction of the court the age of such person at the time that ___ is controlling
at the time that THE DELINQUENT ACT ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED is controlling
FCA 303.1 Generally, the provisions of the CPL (shall/shall not?) apply to proceedings under this article.
SHALL NOT (unless the applicability of such sections are specifically prescribed by the FCA).
FCA 304.2 T/F? The court may issue a temporary order of protection only after motion on notice to the alleged JD.
False The court may issue a temporary order of protection ex parte (without notice to the alleged JD)
FCA 311.4 At any time during the proceeding, the court may, upon motion of a respondent or its own motion and with the consent of the presentment agency substitute the JD petition by a ____ petition.
agency substitute the petition by a PERSON IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (PINS) petition
FCA 307.1 After issuance of an appearance ticket for a ___ (type of offense), the appearance time is within no later than 72 hours (excluding Sat., Sun., holidays) after issuance
for a DESIGNATED FELONY, the appearance time……
FCA 307.1 After issuance of an appearance ticket for ___ (type of offense), the appearance time is within no later than 14 days after issuance.
ticket for OTHER THAN A DESIGNATED FELONY the appearance time…..
FCA 310.1 Who can originate a JD proceeding?
Only a PRESENTMENT AGENCY can originate a JD proceeding.
FCA 312.1 JD summons and petition must be served at least ___ before the hearing.
must be served at least 24 HOURS before the hearing
FCA 320.2 If respondent is detained, initial appearance must be no later than 72 hrs after filing petition, or ___
after filing petition, or NEXT DAY COURT IS IN SESSION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER
FCA 320.2 If respondent is not detained, intial appearance must be not later than ___ after petition is filed.
not later than 10 DAYS after petition….
FCA 320.2 At the initial appearance the court (may/must?) appoint an attorney to represent the respondent if independent legal representation is not available to the respondent
the court MUST appoint an attorney….
FCA 342.2 At fact-finding hearing (JD) evidence must be:
evidence must be: Competent
Relevant
And
Material CRAM
FCA 342.2 Evidentiary standard at fact-finding hearing (JD) is ___.
fact-finding hearing (JD) is PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
FCA 350.1 If respondent is detained and not been found to have committed a designated felony, dispositional hearing must be held not more than ___ days after entry of fact-finding order
not more than 10 DAYS after entry of fact-finding order
FCA 350.1 After a finding that respondent committed an act other than a designated felony, the dispositional hearing must be not later than ___ days after the fact-finding order.
not later tan 50 DAYS after the fact-finding order
FCA 350.3 Dispositional hearing (JD) evidence and evidentiary standard are:
evidence and evidentiary standard are: EVIDENCE (MATERIAL AND RELEVANT) AND EVIDENTIARY (PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE)
FCA 353.1 JD conditional discharge maximum period is ___.
maximum period is 1 YEAR
FCA 353,2 JD maximum probation is ___,
max probation is 2 YEAR (CAN BE EXTENDED FOR 1 MORE YR).
FCA 353.3 Maximum period of placement for JD is : felony ___ and for a misdemeanor ___,
JD is: felony 18 MONTHS and for a misdemeanor 12 MONTHS
FCA 353,5 Restrictive placement (designated class A felony) shall be for a period of ___ years.
for a period of 5 YEARS (AND INITIALLY CONFINED IN A SECURE FACILITY FOR 12-18 MONTHS).
FCA 353.6 Maximum JD restitution is ___.
maximum JD restitution is $1,500
FCA 322.1 T/F? At any proceeding under this article, the court must issue an order that the respondent be examined (by 2 qualified psychiatric examiners) when it is of the opinion that there is probable cause to believe that he is an incapacitated person.
True
FCA 332.2 Generally, all pre-trial motions shall be filed within ___ days after initial appearance and before fact-finding hearing commences (or within 30 days of initial appearance of attorney for respondent).
all pre-trial motions shall be filed within 30 DAYS….
FCA341.1 T/F? The general public may be excluded (at the discretion of the judge) from any procceeding under this article.
True
FCA 343.1 Unless the court deems otherwise, generally witnesses more than ___ years of age testify under oath. Under ___ years of age testify without takin oath (unless court finds that child understands the oath).
witnesses more than 9 YEARS of age testify…Under 9 YEARS of age without taking oath…
FCA 355.3 A petition for extension of placement shall be filed at least ___ days prior to the expiration of the period of placement, except for good cause shown, but in no event after original placement expiration date.
shall be filed at least 60 DAYS prior to the expiration….
FCA 355.5 After a child is placed with the commissioner of social services or office of children and family services for a period of ___ months or more, an initial permanency hearing must be held no later than ___ months after respondent entered foster care
family services for a period of 12 MONTHS or more,…must be held no later than 12 MONTHS after respondent entered foster care
FCA 355,5 At JD permanency hearing, court must consider and determine in its order, in the case of respondent sho has attained the age of ___, if reasonable efforts were made to determine services needed to assist respondent to make transition from foster cate to independent living
respondent who has attained the age of 14, if reasonable efforts were made…..
FCA 301.2 JD is a person over ___ and less than ___ years of age who committed an act that would be a crime is committed by an adult and is not criminally responsible because of infancy, or who is a defendant in an action removed from the CC, pursuant to CPL 725.
a person over 7 AND LESS THAN 16 YEARS
memorize complete definition
FCA 301,2 Designated Class A felonies are: murder 1 & 2 degree, arson 1 degree, and ___ and ___
and KIDNAPING 1 DEGREE, AND SEXUALLY MOTIVATED FELONY
FCA 302.2 Statute of Limitations for JD misdemeanors is 2 years or up to respondent’s ___ birthday, whichever occurs earlier.
up to respondents 18TH BIRTHDAY, whichever occurs earlier
FCA 302.2 S/L for JD designated felonies is 5 years or respondent’s ____ birthday, whichever occurs earlier.
or respondent’s 20TH BIRTHDAY
FCA 302.3 Venue is JD proceeding is ____
Venue in JD proceeding is COUNTY IN WHICH ACTS ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED
FCA 304.1 The detention of a child under ___ years of age in a secure facility shall not be directed under any provisions of the FCA
detention of a child under 10 YEARS o f age…….
FCA 306.1 Fingerprints of JD must be taken if 11 or older and charged with ____
11 or older and charged with A OR B FELONY (AND IF 13 OR OLDER, CHARGED WITH C, D, OR E FELONY)
FCA 306.2 Upon receipt of fingerprint report from DCJS,the receiving office or agency must give 2 copies to FC and 2 copies to ____
FC and 2 copies to PRESENTMENT AGENCY (WHO WILL GIVE 1 COPY TO RESPONDENT OR HIS ATTORNEY)
Which of the following is not correct? A juvenile delinquent is a person:
a. over 7 and less than 16
b. who committed an offense
c. not criminally responsible for such conduct by reason of infancy
d. who is the defendant in an action ordered removed from a criminal court to family court pursuant to CPL 725
B (FCA 301.2) The JD must have committed a crime (felony or misdemeanor) and not just any offense. Committing a violation does not qualify a person for JD status.
Which of the following offenses is not a Class “A” felony act ?
a. murder 1 & 2 degree b. kidnaping 1 degree
c. arson 1 degree d. reckless endagerment
D (FCA 301.2) The Designated Class”A” Felony Acts (13, 14, and 15) are: murder 1 & 2 degree, kidnaping 1 degree, arson 1 degree, and sexually motivated felony(PL 130.91)
A JD ___ be fingerprinted if he has committed an A or B felony and he is ___or older.
a. shall…11 b. may…11 c. shall…7 d.may…10
A (FCA 306.1) JD SHALL be fingerprinted if he …and he is 11 or older
At a JD dispositional hearing the evidentiary standard is:
a. preponderance of the evidence
b. proof beyond a reasonable doubt
c. reasonable evidence
d. fair and reasonable evidence
A (FCA 350.3) evidentiary standard is PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE
A JD summons and petitions must be served at least ___ before the time stated for appearance.
a. 24 hours b. 1 day c. 72 hours d. 3 days
A (FCA 312.1) at least 24 HOURS before the time stated..
A JD may be of the age of :
a. 6 b. 17 c. 13 d. 18
C (FCA 301.2) Juvenile Delinquent (JD) means a person over & and less than 16 years of age, who, having committed an act that would constitute a crime if committed by and adult,
- is not criminally responsible for such conduct by reason of infancy, or
- is the defendant in an action ordered removed from a CC to FC pursuant to CPL 725.
Restitution in a JD proceeding in a maximum amount up to ___ can be ordered by the court.
a. $1,000 b. $3,000 c. $10,000 d. none of the above
D (FCA 353.6) Restitution in a JD proceeding in a maximum amount up to $1,500 can be ordered…
A motion to seal a JD file after a finding cannot be made until the respondent has reached his ___ birthday
C (FCA 375.2) …respondent has reached his 16th birthday.
Juvenile Delinquent means a person over 7 and less than 16 years of age, who, having committed an act that would constitute a crime if committed by an adult,
- is not criminally responsible for such conduct by reason of infancy, or
- is the defendant in an action ordered removed from a CC to the C pursuant to CPL 725
a. 1 only is correct b. 2 only is correct
c. both 1 & 2 are correct d. neither 1 nor 2 are correct
C (FCA 301.2) both 1 & 2 are correct
A permanency hearing is a hearing to:
- review faster care status of respondent’2. appropriateness of the permanency plan developed by the commissioner of social services or the office of children and family services.
a. only statement 1 is correct
b. only statement 2 is correct
c. both statement 1 & 2 are incorrect
d. both statement 1 & 2 are correct
D (FCA 301.2) Both statements are correct
A designated class “A” felony act includes:
a. murder 1 & 2 degree, arson 1 degree (13,14,15) and kidnaping 1 degree
b. murder 1 & 2 degree and arson 1 degree (13,14,15) only
c. murder 1 & 2 degree and kidnaping 1 degree only
d. arson 1 degree (13,14,15 and kidnaping 1 degree only
A (FCA 301.2) A designated class “A” felony act includes: murder 1 & 2 degree, arson 1 degree (13,14,15) and kidnaping 1 degree
Which is not correct? On application by presentment agency, court may issue a TOP against respondent:
a. on notice only
b. at any time after a juvenile is taken into custody
c. upon the issuance of an appearance ticket
d. upon filing of a petition
A (FCA 304.2) on notice only is incorrect
Which of the following choices in not correct?
The issuing person or agency shall forward a copy of the FC appearance ticket within 24 hours to:
a. complainant b. respondent c. respondent’s parent d. DCJS
D (FCA 307.1) DCJS does not have to receive a copy oif the TOP
Upon application by the presentment agency, the court may issue a TOP against a respondent:
- ex parte or on notice, or
- at any time after a juvenile is taken into custody, or
- upon the issuance of an appearance ticket, or
- upon filing of a petition.
a. only statements, 1, 2 & 4 are correct
b. only statement 2, 3 & 4 are correct
c. only statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct
d. statements 1, 2, 13 & 4 are all correct
D (FCA 304.2) All statement are correct
A JD petition must charge at least one crime and must contain which of the following?
- name of FC in which filed
- title of action
- fact that respondent is under 16 at the time of alleged acts
- signature of assigned FC judge
a. only statements 1, 2, & 4 are correct.
b. only statements 2, 3, & 4 are correct
c. only statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct
d. statements 1, 2, 3 & 4 are all correct
C (FCA 311.1) The petition does not include the signature of the judge. It contains the signature o the presentment attorney
Which of the following choices are correct?
At a JD fact-finding hearing:
1. Court SHALL permit parties to deliver opening addresses
2. Presentment agency MUST offer evidence
3. Respondent MAY offer evidence
4. Presentment agency MAY offer rebuttal evidence
a. Only statements 1 & 2 correct
b. Only statments 1, 2, & 3 are correct
c. Only statement 2, 3 & 4 are correct
d. All 4 statements are correct
D (FCA 342.1) All statement are correct
Court may not revoke an order of probation or conditional discharge unless:
- court finds that respondent violated condition
- respondent has had an opportunity to be heard
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. both 1 & 2 d. neither 1 & 2
C (FCA 360.3) Both 1 & 2
Appeal to appropriate appellate division may be taken as of right by respondent from any order of disposition.
However, appeal to appropriate appellate division may be taken as of right by presentment agency only from:
1. an order dismissing a petition prior to the commencement of a fact-finding hearing
2. an order of disposition, but only on the ground that such order was invalid as a matter of law, and
3. an order suppressing evidence entered before commencement of fact-finding hearing.
a. only statement 1 is correct
b. only statements 1 & 2 are correct
c. only statement 2 is correct
d. statements 1, 2, & 3 are all correct
D (FCA 365.1) All statements are correct
Choose the best answer: A proceeding where the alleged charge is ____ must e commenced within the statute of limitations period or respondent’s 20th birthday, whichever occurs earlier
a. a misdemeanor
b. a misdemeanor or felony other than designated felony
c. a designated felony
d. felony or designated felony
C (FCA 302.2) …..alleged charge is A DESIGNATED FELONY must be commenced…..
JD proceedings shall be originated in:
a. the county where the JD lives
b. the county where the JD lives or is domiciled
c. the county or adjoining county where the alleged acts occurred
d. none of the above
D (FCA 302.3) JD proceedings shall be originated in THE COUNTY WHERE THE ACT(S) ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED
FCA 411 Family Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a support or maintenance proceedings under Article 4 of the FCA, and Article __ of the FCA
…Article 4 of the FCA, and Article 5B of the FCA
FCA 413 Child support percentage of combined parental income for 1 child is __ %
…combined parental income for 1 child is 17%
FCA 413 Child support percentage of combined parental income for 2 children is __%
…combined parental income for 2 children is 25%
FCA 413 Child support percentage of combined parental income for 4 children is __%
…combined parental income for 4 children is 31%
FCA 413 Child support percentage of combined parental income for 3 children is __%
…combined parental income for 3 children is 29%
FCA 413 Child support percentage of combined parental income for 5 or more children is ___%
…combined parental income for 5 or more children is NO LESS THAN 35%
FCA 413 “self-support reserve” shall mean __% of the poverty income guidelines amount for a single person as reported by the federal department of health and human services
“self-support reserve” shall mean 135% of the poverty income…….
FCA 413 T/F? ON March 1 of each year, self-support reserve shall be revised to reflect annual updating of the poverty income guidelines as reported by federal department of health and human services for a single person household. Generally, FC court may not make an order of support that causes income to fall below self-support reserve
TRUE
FCA 413-A Parties eligible for adjustment of child support orders shall receive notice in writing (as specified in this section), including that an adjustment of child support order (cost of living adjustment) at the direction of the support collection unit shall not be made earlier than ___ months after issuance, last modification or adjustment of support order
…..support collection unit shall not be made earlier than 24 MONTHS after issuance,…..
FCA 415 T/T? Parents and stepparents of children under 21 who are recipients of public welfare and patients in a mental institution are not responsible or the support of such children
FALSE …patients in a mental institution ARE RESPONSIBLE for the suppport ….
FCA 439 Support magistrates have the power to (4)
Support magistrates have the power to:
1. Make a violation or order determination
2. Administer oaths
3. Issue subpoenas
4. Direct parties to engage in and permit disclosure
(MAID)
FCA 449 A child support order is effective from what date?
A child support order is effective from the date of tiling petition or, if child is in receipt of public assistance, date child became eligible for assistance, whichever is sooners
FCA 454 Willful failure to obey support order, maximum jail:
….maximum jail term is 6 MONTHS
FCA 454 T/F? When there is a failure to obey a support court order, the court may enter a money judgment.
FALSE ….the court MUST enter a money judgement
FCA 454 Where there is a failure to comply with a court order, court: (MUST OR MAY)
- SHALL/MAY enter a money judgment
- MUST/MAY make an income deduction order
- MUST/MAY require the respondent to post an undertaking
- MUST/MAY make an order of sequestration
- MUST/MAY suspend driving privileges
- MUST/MAY suspend professional or business licenses
- MUST/MAY suspend recreational licenses
- SHALL enter a money judgment
- MAY make an income deduction order
- MAY require the respondent to post an undertaking
- MAY make an order of sequestration
- MAY suspend driving privileges
- MAY suspend professional or business licenses
- MAY suspend recreational licenses