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Who is responsible for providing the interviewer with questions necessary for their investigation?
Who is responsible for providing the interviewer with questions necessary for their investigation?
Where should video interviews be conducted and recorded?
Where should video interviews be conducted and recorded?
Who should conduct the video recorded interview?
Who should conduct the video recorded interview?
What system should be used to record video interviews at Sheriff's Office facilities?
What system should be used to record video interviews at Sheriff's Office facilities?
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Under what circumstances can a compact disc with the recording be duplicated?
Under what circumstances can a compact disc with the recording be duplicated?
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What should the case detective do at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation?
What should the case detective do at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation?
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What form should the case detective obtain from the victim and parent/legal guardian?
What form should the case detective obtain from the victim and parent/legal guardian?
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Where should requests for a copy of the statement/report be made?
Where should requests for a copy of the statement/report be made?
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What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?
What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?
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Who sets the limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse?
Who sets the limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse?
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What is excluded from the definition of an interview?
What is excluded from the definition of an interview?
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How many interviews are allowed by the law enforcement agency?
How many interviews are allowed by the law enforcement agency?
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What is the purpose of conducting interviews in a specific setting and manner?
What is the purpose of conducting interviews in a specific setting and manner?
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Who conducts video recorded interviews?
Who conducts video recorded interviews?
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What is the age definition of a child in this procedure?
What is the age definition of a child in this procedure?
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Under what circumstances can additional interviews be allowed?
Under what circumstances can additional interviews be allowed?
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Florida Statute requires the Sheriff's Office to set limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse.
Florida Statute requires the Sheriff's Office to set limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse.
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A child is defined as any person under 18 years of age in this procedure.
A child is defined as any person under 18 years of age in this procedure.
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The initial contact by law enforcement to establish the validity of the complaint is considered an interview.
The initial contact by law enforcement to establish the validity of the complaint is considered an interview.
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All parties and agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and child sexual abuse cases should not coordinate their investigations to limit the number of interviews conducted.
All parties and agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and child sexual abuse cases should not coordinate their investigations to limit the number of interviews conducted.
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The number of interviews in child abuse and child sexual abuse cases is unlimited.
The number of interviews in child abuse and child sexual abuse cases is unlimited.
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Video recorded interviews can be conducted by multiple individuals, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview.
Video recorded interviews can be conducted by multiple individuals, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview.
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The setting and manner of the interview are not important considerations.
The setting and manner of the interview are not important considerations.
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Additional interviews can be allowed without the order of the trial Judge.
Additional interviews can be allowed without the order of the trial Judge.
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The interviewer is responsible for providing questions necessary for their investigation.
The interviewer is responsible for providing questions necessary for their investigation.
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The Chief Judge designates the facility where video interviews should be conducted.
The Chief Judge designates the facility where video interviews should be conducted.
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Any person can duplicate the compact disc with the recording for disclosure.
Any person can duplicate the compact disc with the recording for disclosure.
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The case detective is required to release a copy of the statement/report to the victim and parent/legal guardian.
The case detective is required to release a copy of the statement/report to the victim and parent/legal guardian.
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The case detective should obtain a signed Victim's Review of Statement form from the victim and parent/legal guardian.
The case detective should obtain a signed Victim's Review of Statement form from the victim and parent/legal guardian.
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The Security Desk Recording system is used for all video recorded interviews.
The Security Desk Recording system is used for all video recorded interviews.
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The victim and parent/legal guardian are not allowed to review their interview at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation.
The victim and parent/legal guardian are not allowed to review their interview at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation.
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The case detective is required to submit the completed Victim's Review of Statement form as an MRE attachment.
The case detective is required to submit the completed Victim's Review of Statement form as an MRE attachment.
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Study Notes
Standard Operating Procedure for Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse Cases
- Purpose: Define reasonable limits on the number of interviews of young victims in child abuse and child sexual abuse cases, as set forth by the Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit.
Scope
- Applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
Definitions
- Child: A person under 16 years of age.
- Interview: A procedure in which the victim provides a detailed account or demonstration of the incident, excluding initial contact by law enforcement.
Procedure
- Number of Interviews
- Limited to two interviews by the investigating law enforcement agency.
- Initial interview by the assigned detective and a follow-up interview, only as necessary.
- Excludes the initial contact made by the investigating deputy.
Conduct of Interviews
- Conducted in a setting and manner to minimize traumatic effects.
- Additional interviews allowed upon order of the trial Judge.
Video Recorded Interviews
- Conducted by one individual, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview.
- Conducted at the Children's Advocacy Center or designated facility.
- Conducted by an individual trained in techniques for interviewing victims of child abuse or child sexual abuse.
- Recorded using the Security Desk Recording system.
- Copies of the recording can only be made with prior written order of the court.
Review of Interview
- The case detective shall afford the victim and parent/legal guardian the opportunity to review their interview once approved by a Criminal Investigations Division supervisor.
- The detective shall use caution not to release confidential information, obtain a signed Victim's Review of Statement form, and submit the completed form as an MRE attachment.
- Document the meeting or if the victim refused/was unavailable to review the statement.
Standard Operating Procedure for Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse Cases
- Purpose: Define reasonable limits on the number of interviews of young victims in child abuse and child sexual abuse cases, as set forth by the Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit.
Scope
- Applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
Definitions
- Child: A person under 16 years of age.
- Interview: A procedure in which the victim provides a detailed account or demonstration of the incident, excluding initial contact by law enforcement.
Procedure
- Number of Interviews
- Limited to two interviews by the investigating law enforcement agency.
- Initial interview by the assigned detective and a follow-up interview, only as necessary.
- Excludes the initial contact made by the investigating deputy.
Conduct of Interviews
- Conducted in a setting and manner to minimize traumatic effects.
- Additional interviews allowed upon order of the trial Judge.
Video Recorded Interviews
- Conducted by one individual, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview.
- Conducted at the Children's Advocacy Center or designated facility.
- Conducted by an individual trained in techniques for interviewing victims of child abuse or child sexual abuse.
- Recorded using the Security Desk Recording system.
- Copies of the recording can only be made with prior written order of the court.
Review of Interview
- The case detective shall afford the victim and parent/legal guardian the opportunity to review their interview once approved by a Criminal Investigations Division supervisor.
- The detective shall use caution not to release confidential information, obtain a signed Victim's Review of Statement form, and submit the completed form as an MRE attachment.
- Document the meeting or if the victim refused/was unavailable to review the statement.
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This quiz covers the standard operating procedure for interviewing young victims of child abuse and child sexual abuse in Judicial Circuit, as mandated by the Chief Judge. It outlines the limits and restrictions on interviewing and videotaping.
