Juvenile Law Section

Question 1

A felony committed by a child 14 years of age or older can lead to the child being charged as an adult for certain serious violent offenses under the following circumstances: The prosecutor files a motion with the Family Division of the Circuit Court, the court determines probable cause, and the court considers the best interest of the child and public.

Answer 1

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 2

A police officer may take a child into custody if detention is ordered by the court, the parent or guardian cannot be located, the child is unable to care for themselves, the child is found violating a law or ordinance, or there is a danger to the child’s health, morals, or welfare.

Answer 2

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 3

The Child Division of the Circuit Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over any person under 18 years of age who violates any law or ordinance, deserts their home without sufficient cause, is repeatedly disobedient to lawful commands, or is willfully and repeatedly absent from school.

Answer 3

Answer: All of the above.

Question 4

The case “In re Gault” made many constitutional rights, except trial by jury, applicable to juveniles facing criminal charges.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The standard of proof in a juvenile court proceeding is

Answer 5

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 6

In common law, a child under the age of 7 was considered incapable of committing a crime. Which of the following statements are true: (1) Juveniles held for status offenses are not to be placed in secure detention; (2) Once a juvenile is placed in adult secure detention, they must be transferred to a juvenile facility or released to their parents within six hours?

Answer 6

1 and 2

Question 7

What is a status offense?

Answer 7

A violation such as curfew, runaway, or minor in possession.

Question 8

Can you transport a 14 year old and a 18 year old arrested together in the same patrol vehicle?

Answer 8

False / No.

Question 9

During a preliminary hearing in the Family Division of the Circuit Court, if the parents of the juvenile cannot be found, the court must appoint a guardian or an attorney to represent the juvenile.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

If a juvenile is stopped for a traffic violation, the office may issue a citation and release the juvenile without notifying the parents or guardian.

Answer 10

True