A "status offender" is a child who: Has committed an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

Has committed an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

What is "delinquent conduct" as defined by the Family Code?

Conduct that violates a penal law of the grade of felony or certain misdemeanors

What is required for a valid waiver of rights by a juvenile?

The child and the child's attorney must both waive the right.

For a juvenile's written statement to be admissible, it must be given after:

Magistrate warnings by a magistrate

Where must a juvenile sign a written statement for it to be admissible? Options: At the police station, At home with parents present, In the presence of the magistrate with no law enforcement officer present, In the presence of their attorney.

In the presence of the magistrate with no law enforcement officer present

What is a "res gestae" statement in the context of juvenile proceedings?

A spontaneous statement made during or immediately after the offense.

For an audio/video statement of a juvenile to be admissible: a) It must be recorded at the police station b) Parents must be present c) The magistrate warnings must be part of the recording.

The magistrate warnings must be part of the recording.

When is a juvenile considered NOT to be in custody for statement purposes? When at school, When at home, When notified they are free to leave and actually allowed to leave after the statement, When their parents are present

When notified they are free to leave and actually allowed to leave after the statement

When an offense was committed by someone under 17 but they are now 18 or older:

Adult rules apply, but the case may initially be handled by juvenile authorities

In non-secure custody, juveniles must be: Under continuous visual supervision

Under continuous visual supervision

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for non-secure custody of juveniles? Not securing the juvenile to stationary objects, Prohibiting residential use of the area, Continuous visual supervision, Allowing the juvenile to mingle with adult offenders.

Allowing the juvenile to mingle with adult offenders.

When can officers intervene in a civil child custody dispute?

When a crime is about to occur or the child is in immediate danger.

Which of the following is NOT a criminal offense related to child custody in Texas? Interference with Child Custody, Enticing A Child, Harboring Runaway Child, Arguing with a spouse about visitation.

Arguing with a spouse about visitation.

When must an officer call CPS and document the report number?

When there is concern for the child's health or safety, even if no crime occurred

Without a court order, what authority does CPS have to enter a premises?

No greater authority than law enforcement.

When interviewing a juvenile at school, what should the officer do after the interview?

Allow the juvenile to return to class.

Which of the following is true regarding non-custodial interviews of juveniles? An officer does not have to contact a parent prior to the interview, A parent must be present for all interviews, Interviews can only be conducted with a lawyer present, Interviews must be recorded

An officer does not have to contact a parent prior to the interview

What is the purpose of designating a juvenile processing office?

To provide a suitable place for temporary detention of juveniles

What is the purpose of a "directive to apprehend" in juvenile cases?

To take a juvenile into custody

What happens if a juvenile violates a condition of probation?

May be taken into custody by a law enforcement or probation officer

What is required for a juvenile's waiver of rights to be valid?

Waiver by both the juvenile and their attorney

When can a magistrate certify a juvenile's statement as admissible?

After examining the child independently and determining understanding

For an audio/video statement of a juvenile to be admissible, what must be included in the recording?

Magistrate warnings and the juvenile's waiver of rights

When is a child considered NOT to be in custody for the purpose of making a statement?

When told they're not in custody, free to leave, and actually allowed to leave after the statement

What happens if law enforcement fails to forward a detained juvenile's information to the proper authorities within the required time?

The case is automatically dismissed

Under what circumstances can a probation officer take a child into custody? Options: For any suspected offense, Only with a court order, If there's probable cause to believe the child violated probation conditions, Only for felony offenses.

If there's probable cause to believe the child violated probation conditions

What is a "status offender" in juvenile law?

A juvenile who commits an act that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

Juvenile Offenders - Chapter 33 Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the purpose of Title III, Juvenile Justice Code?

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To balance public safety and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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According to the Family Code, a "child" is defined as: A person 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age

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A person 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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In juvenile proceedings, a "custodian" is:

Back

A person who has legal custody of the child

4.

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The term "juvenile court" refers to:

Back

A court designated by the juvenile board to be the juvenile court.

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What is a "non-offender" in juvenile proceedings?

Back

A child who is subject to court jurisdiction for reasons other than criminal conduct.

6.

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In juvenile cases, a "referral to juvenile court" means:

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The forwarding of information about a child to the office designated by the juvenile board

7.

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What is a "secure correctional facility" in the context of juvenile justice?

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A residential facility operated by or under contract with a governmental unit

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