FCA 10 Flashcards
FCA 1012 An abused or neglected “child” must be by definition under the age of _______.
18
FCA 1015 The venue of a child abuse proceeding is the county______
where child or person having custody of child resides or is domiciled at time of
filing petition
FCA 1022-a T/F? Respondent (Article 10) must be provided free counsel if indigent.
True
FCA 1031 T/F? Court may on its own motion substitute neglect petition for an abuse petition.
True
FCA 1036 Child abuse summons and petition must be served at least ____ before the time stated for appearance.
24 hours
FCA 1039 An Article 10 ACD is for a maximum period of______
1 year
FCA 1053 Suspended judgment (article 10) is for an initial period of a maximum of______
1 year and can be extended up to 1 more year
FCA 1032 Choose the best answer. Of the following, who can originate a child protective proceeding?
a. child protective agency or a person on court’s own direction
b. child protective agency or a friend of the household
c. child protective agency or a witness. d. child protective agency or a relative of infant
A
FCA 1043 Which of the following statements relating to abuse hearings is correct?
a. evidence at fact-finding must be material and relevant
b. general public may be excluded by the court
c. determination (fact-finding) must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt
d. evidence at dispositional hearing must be material, relevant and competent
B
FCA 1033-b At the initial appearance (FCA 10), the court shall:
1. appoint an attorney to represent any child named in the petition for abuse or neglect, unless an attorney has already been assigned to the child under FCA 1016
2. appoint counsel for all respondents,
3. advise respondent of his right to a 1028 hearing (hearing for the return of the child)
a. 1, 2 & 3 b. 1 & 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only d. 1 & 2 only
A
