juvenile lvl 2

Question 1

What is a juvenile?

Answer 1

Any person under 18

Behavior is governed by impulse rather than rational thinking. The brain is still maturing and developing well into the mid 20s.

Question 2

What age range defines a delinquent child?

Answer 2

12-18 years old

Children under 12 lack the mental capacity to form criminal intent.

Question 3

What is delinquency?

Answer 3

Acts that if performed by an adult would be termed criminal.

Question 4

Who can initiate a Care and Protection Order?

Answer 4

ANYONE

This order is to remove children from abusive and unsafe environments.

Question 5

What are the locations to take a juvenile?

Answer 5

• Medical facility
• Residence
• Police Station

Must have I# to complete a missing persons form.

Question 6

What age range defines a youthful offender?

Answer 6

14-18 years old

Applies to juveniles who committed a felony and have previous DYS Commitment or committed certain firearm offenses or offenses involving serious bodily harm.

Question 7

Who are mandated reporters?

Answer 7

Persons in their profession who have reasonable cause to believe a child is suffering physical or emotional injury resulting from abuse or neglect.

Examples: Police officers, nurses, teachers, doctors, EMTs, firefighters.

Question 8

What is the first step of a 51A report?

Answer 8

Orally notify DCF

A written report must be filed within 48 hours.

Question 9

What is protective custody?

Answer 9

Taking a juvenile (intoxicated) without their permission.

Juveniles have the right to a phone call and must be kept separate from adults in custody (sight and sound).

Question 10

How long can you hold a youthful offender?

Answer 10

6 hours.