Juvenile Probabtion

Question 1

When are mandatory referrals required?

Answer 1

If the offense is a felony

If the juvenile has had more than 3 misdemeanors in a two year period

DWI offenses

Question 2

Two types of behavior (juvenile offenses) prohibited by state law

Answer 2

Delinquent offenses

Status offenses

Question 3

What are the 3 ways a juvenile can enter into the juvenile probation office?

Answer 3

Incorrigible referral
Truancy referral from the school system
Police referral

Question 4

Risk assessment tool criteria

Answer 4

• -Child poses a substantial risk of harm to self
• -Child poses a substantial risk of harm to others
• -Child has demonstrated that he may leave the jurisdiction of the court
• -Child is alleged to have committed an act of delinquency

Question 5

An act committed by a child that would be designated as a crime under the law if committed by an adult.

Answer 5

Delinquent Act