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What is the duty of a peace officer if they are unable to notify the parents or custodian of a child within two hours of arrest?
What is the duty of a peace officer if they are unable to notify the parents or custodian of a child within two hours of arrest?
- Take the child before a court or commissioner for the purpose of filing a complaint against them
- Take the child before the Family Court
- Release the child (ROR) to the parents with a brief report of the reason for apprehension (correct)
- File with the court the original and one copy of the complaint
Under what circumstances can a child be detained by a court and required to furnish cash or property bail?
Under what circumstances can a child be detained by a court and required to furnish cash or property bail?
- If there is evidence of repeat offenses committed by the child
- If the child is charged with a serious offense and deemed a flight risk
- If detention is necessary for the child's or public's protection and if the child fails to furnish bail after being given ample time to do so (correct)
- If the child's parent/guardian requests detention for the child's safety
What is the consequence if a peace officer fails to take a child before the court after an arrest?
What is the consequence if a peace officer fails to take a child before the court after an arrest?
- The peace officer will be required to provide an explanation to the Family Court
- The peace officer will file with the court the original and one copy of the complaint (correct)
- The peace officer will be subject to disciplinary action
- The child will be immediately released to the parents or guardian
What action must be taken by any other court if a child is brought before it?
What action must be taken by any other court if a child is brought before it?
Under what circumstances can a child be incarcerated without an order of a judge of Family Court?
Under what circumstances can a child be incarcerated without an order of a judge of Family Court?
What is the requirement for notifying the Family Court if a child's parent/guardian were not notified of their commitment to detention?
What is the requirement for notifying the Family Court if a child's parent/guardian were not notified of their commitment to detention?
What is required by law enforcement in case of 'good faith suspicion' or 'reasonable belief' of child abuse or neglect by any person?
What is required by law enforcement in case of 'good faith suspicion' or 'reasonable belief' of child abuse or neglect by any person?
What is the role of the Executive staff in the mandatory reporting requirement for child abuse or neglect by health care professionals?
What is the role of the Executive staff in the mandatory reporting requirement for child abuse or neglect by health care professionals?
What action does the Division of Professional Responsibility take upon receiving a written request from DOJ to suspend an investigation?
What action does the Division of Professional Responsibility take upon receiving a written request from DOJ to suspend an investigation?
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