Juvenile Law Flashcards
What are Juveniles Decisions based off of?
IMPULSE rather than rational thinking. One main reason is that the brain is still developing until EARLY MID 20’S
What is the eligibility range in age for CRA (Child Requiring Assistance)
6-18
What is juvenile Delinquency?
the violation of a law of the United States committed by a person prior to his eighteenth birthday which would have been a crime if committed by an adult. (Criminal crime)
What is the Age range that a child can be charged with Delinquency?
12-18
What age range is legally considered incapable of committing a crime?
under age 12
At what age can a Juvenile be subject to a seatbelt violation?
Age 16 and over
Who are considered mandated reporters?
Police, Fire, Teacher, Health Care Workers, Social Workers and counselors
What is the Definition of Neglect?
Caretakers failure and Negligence to maintain a child’s health and well being
What is the definition of Abuse?
Non Accidental conduct that creates serious physical or emotional injury or constitutes a sexual offense
Who Constitutes as a parent/ relative?
The Childs
Father
Mother
Stepfather/ stepmother
Anything Blood or Half Blood related, not more distant than a 1’st Cousin
Adoptive parents and relatives from them also count.
What is the definition of custody?
Basically who controls a child by
-Controlling who visits a child
-child’s place of residence, medical care and education
-consent to enlistments, marriages and other constructs otherwise requiring parental consent
How do you notify DCF?
Immediately Notify DCF (ORALLY), otherwise 48 hours written
What is the Age range that you can consent to sexual Touching?
Age 14 and over
What age range can you consent to sexual intercourse?
Age 16 and over
What is the Tender Years Doctrine in Juvenile law?
Any child under 12 cannot give consent to leave custody of their parent
Are children under the ages of 13 REQUIRED to wear a primary seatbelt?
YES
What’s the important information on the age milestone for children 12-13?
Interested adult must be present to waive MIRANDA
CANNOT be detained in an adult jail or juvenile detention center
For Ages 14 and above?
Must be given Genuine opportunity to consult with an interested adult before waiving Miranda
Ages 16 and under?
Must wear helmet when riding bicycle, incline skates, and skateboards
Under age 18?
Can be taken into protective custody if Police find child in presence of class A, B or C Substances
