II. Intake & Custody

Question 1

The term used in juvenile court for arrests is “_____________________”.

Answer 1

Taken into custody

Question 2

Children taken into custody are referred to a juvenile _____________ center for ___________ to assess the child’s needs, family situation, relative risks and most appropriate handling of the matter. Is information obtained at this stage admissible to the court pre-adjudication?

Answer 2

Assessment
Intake

Information obtained at this stage is NOT admissible to the court pre-adjudication without the child’s written consent. (Want to promote cooperation to best handle the situation).

Question 3

A DJJ probation officer conducts a _______________________, in which points are assigned based on the seriousness of the charge and other factors that increase the child’s risk to the community.

Answer 3

Risk assessment

Question 4

A child must be released from custody as soon as is ___________________.

Answer 4

Reasonably possible

Question 5

If a child is released, the person taking the child into custody must make a ______________________ or ___________________________ to the juvenile probation officer within _______ hours after the release, stating the facts and reasons for taking the child into custody.

Answer 5

Written report
Probable cause affidavit
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Question 6

What is Pre-Trial Diversion and Civil Citation?

Answer 6

The State has discretion to “divert” the child from formal court proceedings.
Typically recommended by DJJ probation officers and approved by the State Attorney.
The State agrees NOT to prosecute if the child agrees to certain conditions.
A civil citation is a form of diversion and can also be issued. The child may be referred to immunity services or appropriate intervention services.