III. Detention

Question 1

A DJJ probation officer conducts a ____________________________ to determine whether the child can be legally detained before the first court hearing.

Answer 1

Detention risk assessment

Question 2

A detained juvenile is not entitled to ___________, but will appear before a judge for a detention hearing within _______ hours.

Answer 2

Bail

24

Question 3

Children can be detained for only _______ days before trial (unless ___________).

Answer 3

21

Waiver

Question 4

If not detained, children must be brought to trial within _______ days of being taken into custody or served a summons.

Answer 4

90

Question 5

Unless committed to the highest security levels, children can only be held in detention for ______ days after being found delinquent - they have to be moved to a _____________ facility.

Answer 5

15

Treatment

Question 6

What happens at the detention hearing? The Judge:

Answer 6

1. Explains the charges;
2. Asks questions to determine whether the child’s family can afford an attorney and, if not, appoints counsel;
3. Decides whether there is probable cause to believe that the child committed a delinquent act;
4. Decides if continued detention is necessary; and
5. Schedules a date for the “arraignment.”

Question 7

What are the detention options?

Answer 7

Nonsecure Detention: Child is in the physical custody of parent, guardian or other home-like setting while under DJJ supercision

Secure Detention: Secure residential juvenile facility operated by DJJ