level 2 part C practice test

Question 1

what offense does a municipal court have jurisdiction?

Answer 1

parent contributing to non-attendance
public intoxication ( 10yo and older)
speeding ( 10yo and older)

Question 2

chapter 45 of the Criminal Code of Procedure defines “child” as?

Answer 2

a person who is at least age 10 and under the age of 17.

Question 3

what may a court do if an attorney appears in court to represent a child defendant?

Answer 3

nothing unless the child and parent are also in court.

Question 4

who may issue and who may serve a summons for the parents of a juvenile?

Answer 4

judge summons

officers serves

Question 5

Which code contains specific court appearance provisions for defendants under the age of 17

Answer 5

Code of Criminal Procedure

Question 6

When must a court waive jurisdiction over a juvenile defendant?

Answer 6

when there are 2 prior convictions for non-traffic offenses.

Question 7

when must the court notify the child and parent of the child’s right to an expunction?

Answer 7

when the child is charged with a Penal Code offense.

Question 8

defendants under the age of 17 charged with an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense do not need to appear with a parent in open court

Answer 8

false, any person under the age of 17 must appear in open court with a parent. ( regardless of the offense)

Question 9

when a minor fails to appear for a traffic offense who must be notified?

Answer 9

DPS so that a hold can be placed on there license to suspend or deny issuance.

Question 10

when is a municipal court required to order a drivers license suspension for a person under 21?

Answer 10

when convicted of the offense public intoxication.

Question 11

what penalties will a person under the age of 17 charged with a penal code offense face

Answer 11

same penalties as an adult

Question 12

does a municipal court retain jurisdiction over a minor charged with 3 or more offense of an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense?

Answer 12

no jurisdiction will be moved to a higher court.

Question 13

how many convictions for alcoholic beverage code offense may a defendant petition to expunge upon reaching the age of 21?

Answer 13

one and only if defendant is not convicted for another offense before reaching the age of 21.

Question 14

what happens when a juvenile violates an order of the municipal court including an order to pay a fine

Answer 14

the court may fine the child contempt fees and assess a fine not to exceed $500.

Question 15

Municipal courts are required to report to DPS convictions and deferred disposition on what kind of offense

Answer 15

Alcoholic Beverage Code offense

Question 16

what terms must be included in a deferred for Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses (if applicable)

Answer 16

Alcohol Awareness program and community service

Question 17

what must occur when a minor submits compliance documents for tobacco related offenses.

Answer 17

judge must dismiss case

Question 18

what must the court do before issuing a warrant for a person who turns 17 but committed the offense while a juvenile

Answer 18

the court must have exhausted all remedies available to obtain the defendants appearance before the defendant turned 17

Question 19

can a warrant be issued for a juvenile who fails to pay a court fine?

Answer 19

no a warrant cannot be issued to a juvenile

Question 20

when can a warrant be issued for a juvenile who has failed to pay court fines

Answer 20

after defendant turns 17

Question 21

where can juveniles be taken if they fail to appear or fail to pay

Answer 21

to a place of non-secure custody

Question 22

what should be included in a sound financial management system

Answer 22

means to safeguard assets,
reliable and timely bookkeeping and accounting data, and reports,
efficient operation and adherence to prescribed laws and regulations, polices, and procedures.

Question 23

the purpose of internal control is

Answer 23

to safe guard assets and protect people who do their job.

Question 24

what are the basic principles of internal control

Answer 24

appropriate division of duties
qualified personnel
and sound written procedures

Question 25

daily receipt of change fund should

Answer 25

be signed daily for the received amount

Question 26

basic guidelines for handling receipts

Answer 26

receipt should be issued for each payment
receipts should periodically be accounted for
receipts should be signed for by the person receiving them.

Question 27

what documentation should there be when the judge approves an time to pay?

Answer 27

a written installment agreement or payment plan

Question 28

what documentation is required when then judge approved community services

Answer 28

a community service order/agreement

Question 29

is the defendant given a receipt when paying a cash bond

Answer 29

yes receipt should be given every time payment is made.

Question 30

when should an over/shortage be included in reconciliation?

Answer 30

every time there is an over/ shortage.

Question 31

to what costs can jail credit be applied?

Answer 31

fines and court costs

Question 32

define auditing

Answer 32

a process that examines court records and operations for mathematical accuracy, legality, and propriety.

Question 33

what happens to unclaimed payments received by the court

Answer 33

the court or city is required to contact the unclaimed property section in the Comptrollers treasury Operations Division.

Question 34

what are the steps to developing a record management system

Answer 34

establish record retention periods
set goals and objectives
determine what the court wants to accomplish

Question 35

what is a gantt chart

Answer 35

a chart used to show planned times for tasks and actual dates of completion of a project.

Question 36

what are the six stages of a record cycle

Answer 36

1. creation
2. distribution
3. use
4. maintenance
5. storage
6. disposition

Question 37

what is essential to administering justice

Answer 37

a well managed record management system

Question 38

what establishes requirements for the custodian of records

Answer 38

the Local Government Records Act

Question 39

what is the first step of developing a record management program?

Answer 39

determine what the court wants to accomplish