Juvenile Operations Flashcards
Definition: Juvenile is……. Also a youth is considered ……., how many hours before its birthday?
a person who is under the age 18. A youth is considered 18, 24 hrs. before their 18th birthday.
Definition: Delinquent offense is?
a juvenile offense that if committed when they were an adult, it would constitute as a felony.
Definition: Wayward offense is?
a juvenile offense that if committed when they were an adult, it would constitute as a misdemeanor.
Definition: Status Offense is?
juvenile offense, that if committed by an adult would not be a crime. (Disobedient, Runaway, Underage alcohol offenses, Poss of marijuana under an ounce, First Breathalyzer refusal are status offense.
A juvenile offender may be released to a parent or guardian without being formally charged when…
If its a wayward or status offense and the complainant provides a statement that they do not want to pursue charges, and parents or guardian are aware of the detention and agrees to the release and approval from superior officer.
A juvenile offender may be charged and released at the scene or transported home when all the following elements are presented and they will be summoned later by the juvenile unit…
the offense is a wayward or status offense and the parents or guardian are aware of the offense and agrees to the release, and approval from superior officer.
A custodial arrest should be made if any of the following elements are present;
Family Court Order, PC the juvenile falls in the delinquency jurisdiction of FC. If Officer believes in a wayward offense and believes the juvenile would be a risk of self-inflicting serious bodily harm on others, or serious property offenses prior to adjudication, the parents apparently failed to provide appropriate control or supervision.
Offenses of possession of marijuana 1 oz or less 16 and under shall be referred to ________ and 17 yrs old for 1st and 2nd offenses are to be exclusive jurisdiction of_______?
16 and under to Family Court, 17 yrs old for 1st and 2nd to RITT.
All traffic offenders 16 yrs and younger comes under the jurisdiction of _________, regardless of the offense.
Family Court.
How long is the maximum amount of time juveniles can be held within custody (unless expressed authorization of FC Judge) and when does that time begin?
6 hours, Begins when Juvenile is placed in a secure room or cell.
Prior to any formal questioning or written statement of of a juvenile, what must happen? What are the exceptions?
The juveniles parent/guardian are present and then the constitutional rights read. Exception is based on the juveniles capability to knowledgeably waive their rights to consult with their parents or guardian.
Interrogation of a juvenile will be limited to generally? and how many officers conducting the interview?
2 hrs. and 2 officers.
What are the two ways a juvenile can have either Investigative photographs or pictures taken of them?
Judge orders it. Or parent consents.
