LD 11 Juvenile Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of Juvenile Law
A
To serve the best interest of the minor while providing protection and safety to the public by:
- imposing a sense of responsibility on minor
- remove minors from parent custody
- provide guidance
- protecting public from criminal conduct
2
Q
300
A
Dependent
- at the risk of physical and emotional abuse or neglect
- in need of immediate medical care or shelter
3
Q
601
A
Status Offender
- habitually truant and refusing to obey reasonable order or rules of school or authority
- commits offenses that are legal for adults but illegal for minors
4
Q
602
A
Wards of the court
-participates in criminal activity
5
Q
Miranda Warning
A
- Must admonish all juveniles taken into custody wether you interrogate them or not
- must obtain a waiver if you do plan to interrogate
6
Q
When admonishment is not required
A
- history of being abused or neglected and are at immediate risk of physical or emotional harm
- are at risk because of their physical environment
- hospitalized and released to guardians who pose a immediate danger to minor
- found in street and suffering from sickness or injury requiring medical care
- stopped for general questioning
7
Q
Time for temporary custody
A
Minors can be detained in a facility that also contains a lockup for adults for no longer than 6 hours to:
- investigate the case
- facilitate release of minor
- arrange for transfer
8
Q
Secure Detention
A
Minor being held in temporary custody in a law enforcement facility is locked up in a room or enclosure
- may or may not be restrained by cuffs
- 14 years or older
- may be secured outside of a room if needed, staff must be present at all times
9
Q
Supervision while in secure detention
A
- direct supervision by Co
- within hearing distance
- must visually check every 30 min
10
Q
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
A
Committing any act or omitting the performance of any duty which causes or encourages a minor to come under 300’ 601, or 602
*Misdemeanor
