Juvenile Procedures

Question 1

What is a status offense

Answer 1

an act or conduct declared by the statute to be an offense, but only when committed or engaged by a juvenile and that can be adjudicated only by a juvenile court

Question 2

A child may be held in custody for a period of time not to exceed ___ unless an extension is granted. How long can this extension be

Answer 2

two hours, up to 10 hours

Question 3

A child will be interviewed/interrogated by no more than ___

Answer 3

2 officers at any given time

Question 4

when do arrest reports need to be submitted for:
1. A juvenile that’s been booked
2. A juvenile that’s been field released

Answer 4

1. 1 hours
2. 2 hours

Question 5

if any 16 or 17 year old is taken into custody upon the allegation of committing a moving vehicle violation, they are automatically approved for 3rd party release unless the offense is

Answer 5

• DUI 2nd
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Driving on a suspended license that was suspended for DUI

Question 6

A physician or hospital admin can hold a child (if hospitalized) for how long without a court order

Answer 6

Up to 72 hours

Question 7

When a child is held in custody, what is the requirement regarding their contact with adult prisoners?

Answer 7

They must be sight and sound separated