Juvenile Law

Question 1

Juvenile

Answer 1

• any person under 18
• behavior is governed by impulse rather
  than rational thinking
• brain is still maturing and developing
  well into the mid 20s

Question 2

Delinquent Child

Answer 2

• 12-18 years old
• under 12 lacks the mental capacity to
  form criminal intent

Question 3

Delinquency

Answer 3

applies to acts that if performed by an
adult, would be termed criminal

Question 4

Care and Protection Order

Answer 4

ANYONE can initiate
- To remove children from abusive and
unsafe environments

Question 5

LOCATIONS TO TAKE A JUVENILE

Answer 5

• Med. facility
• Residence
• Police Station

Question 6

Youthful Offender

Answer 6

14-18-
- Applies to juveniles who committed a
felony and
> previous DYS Commitment
> committed certain firearm offenses
> committed an offense that involved the
infliction or threat of serious bodily harm

Question 7

Mandated Reporters

Answer 7

a person in his/her profession, has
reasonable cause to believe a child is
suffering physical or emotional injury
resulting from abuse or neglect (or
financial exploitation)
- duty to report to DCF immediately and
file a written 51A within 48hrs
- Ex: Police officers, nurse, teacher,
doctor, emt, firefighter

Question 8

First step of a 51A

Answer 8

Orally notify DCF
- Written report - within 48 hours

Question 9

Protective Custody

Answer 9

• when you take a juvenile (intoxicated)
  without their permission
  -have right to phone call
• keep separate from adults in custody
  (sight and sound)
• check every 15 minutes)

Question 10

How long can you hold a youthful
offender?

Answer 10

• 6 hours

Question 11

CHILD REQUIRING ASSISTANCE
(CRA)

Answer 11

• 6-18
• Law requires children to be notified of
  their right to counsel upon the filing of an
  application and have counsel present at
  all subsequent hearing
  > Runaway/Stubborn Child
  > Habitual School Offender / Habitually
  Truant
  > Sexually Exploited - police must submit
  CRA application

Question 12

DYS

Answer 12

• Can approve cells (where we can keep
  juveniles)

Question 13

CHILD REQUIRING ASSISTANCE
(CRA)

Answer 13

• 6-18

Question 14

TRANSFERRING JUVENILES

Answer 14

• Cannot be placed in Patrol Wagon
• Inform operations departure point,
  mileage and time = arrival point, time
  and mileage
• shall NOT handcuff while taken into
  custodial protection for a child requiring
  assistance under 119 S 39E

Question 15

DCF

Answer 15

extended services for ages 18-24