32 Questions
Who is responsible for providing the interviewer with questions necessary for their investigation?
Other agencies or individuals present at the interview
Where should video interviews be conducted and recorded?
At the Children's Advocacy Center or any other appropriate facility
Who should conduct the video recorded interview?
An individual specifically trained in techniques for interviewing victims of child abuse or child sexual abuse
What system should be used to record video interviews at Sheriff's Office facilities?
The Security Desk Recording system
Under what circumstances can a compact disc with the recording be duplicated?
With prior written order of the court
What should the case detective do at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation?
Afford the victim and parent/legal guardian the opportunity to review their interview
What form should the case detective obtain from the victim and parent/legal guardian?
A Victim's Review of Statement form
Where should requests for a copy of the statement/report be made?
The Records Section
What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?
To define the limits on interviewing young victims in child abuse cases
Who sets the limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse?
The Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit
What is excluded from the definition of an interview?
The initial contact by law enforcement
How many interviews are allowed by the law enforcement agency?
Two interviews
What is the purpose of conducting interviews in a specific setting and manner?
To minimize the traumatic effects of the interview
Who conducts video recorded interviews?
One individual, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview
What is the age definition of a child in this procedure?
Under 16 years of age
Under what circumstances can additional interviews be allowed?
Upon order of the trial Judge
Florida Statute requires the Sheriff's Office to set limits and restrictions on interviewing victims of child abuse.
False
A child is defined as any person under 18 years of age in this procedure.
False
The initial contact by law enforcement to establish the validity of the complaint is considered an interview.
False
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.
False
The number of interviews in child abuse and child sexual abuse cases is unlimited.
False
Video recorded interviews can be conducted by multiple individuals, regardless of the number of agencies requesting the interview.
False
The setting and manner of the interview are not important considerations.
False
Additional interviews can be allowed without the order of the trial Judge.
False
The interviewer is responsible for providing questions necessary for their investigation.
False
The Chief Judge designates the facility where video interviews should be conducted.
True
Any person can duplicate the compact disc with the recording for disclosure.
False
The case detective is required to release a copy of the statement/report to the victim and parent/legal guardian.
False
The case detective should obtain a signed Victim's Review of Statement form from the victim and parent/legal guardian.
True
The Security Desk Recording system is used for all video recorded interviews.
False
The victim and parent/legal guardian are not allowed to review their interview at the conclusion of a sexual battery investigation.
False
The case detective is required to submit the completed Victim's Review of Statement form as an MRE attachment.
True
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.
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.
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