Juvenile Delinquency
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What is the definition of a 'Delinquent Act' as per the directive?

  • Any action taken by an adult in violation of law
  • Any action taken by a juvenile under the age of eighteen years, who has not been previously transferred to adult criminal court and sentenced as an adult for a violation of law that would be a felony if committed by an adult (correct)
  • Any action taken by a juvenile who has been previously transferred to adult criminal court
  • Any action taken by a juvenile regardless of age
  • What is the definition of a 'Dependent Child' as per the directive?

  • A child who is a ward of the court under any circumstances
  • A child who is self-sufficient and independent
  • A child who is under the age of eighteen years
  • A child who is a ward of the court under the parens patriae doctrine, in which the State assumes custody of the child as a result of being abandoned, abused, or neglected (correct)
  • What do law enforcement officers have discretion to do according to the policy?

  • Divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system into community-based alternatives where appropriate (correct)
  • Ignore juvenile cases
  • Punish all juveniles without evaluating circumstances
  • Automatically send all juveniles to adult criminal court
  • What age range does the directive specify for juveniles?

    <p>Under 18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first violation of the sexting statute by a juvenile considered as?

    <p>A noncriminal offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a juvenile avoid appearing in court for a first-offense sexting violation?

    <p>By completing 8 hours of community service work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can law enforcement officers (LEOs) utilize the Juvenile First Offense Sexting Citation?

    <p>When citing juveniles for first-offense sexting violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons an LEO might take a juvenile into custody?

    <p>Probable cause to believe that the juvenile is in violation of his/her juvenile probation conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an LEO immediately do when arresting a juvenile for DUI or any misdemeanor traffic violation?

    <p>Fingerprint the juvenile if he/she is not sent to the JAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a juvenile is found to have a breath alcohol level above .02 and is not under arrest for DUI?

    <p>The vehicle shall be handled following Departmental Standards Directive 61.200 Traffic Direction, Control, and Ancillary Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the procedures for handling a juvenile who commits a City ordinance violation?

    <p>The LEO shall complete the same documents that are required for adults and provide a court appearance date for the juvenile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should juvenile offenders be dealt with according to the directive?

    <p>In the least coercive manner using reasonable alternatives, consistent with preserving public safety, order, and individual liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be supported by detailed written probable cause when taking a juvenile into police custody?

    <p>The belief that the juvenile has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a delinquent act, misdemeanor, or City ordinance violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be articulated if the juvenile is in police custody for a status offense?

    <p>Probable cause why he/she believes that the juvenile is a status offender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an LEO use discretion when removing a juvenile from school classes for interviews?

    <p>In light of the seriousness of the case under investigation and the role of the juvenile in the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangements should be made when removing a juvenile from school classes for interviews?

    <p>Arrangements should be made through the Office of Student Services or a Palm Beach County School District Police Department officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for transporting a juvenile in police custody?

    <p>Handle and transport the juvenile according to Departmental Standards Directive 71.100 Detainee Transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a juvenile be released to a responsible adult?

    <p>When the juvenile's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is unavailable, unwilling, or unable to provide supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for fingerprinting and photographing a juvenile involved in a criminal traffic offense?

    <p>It is permissible to fingerprint and photograph the juvenile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are juvenile records handled in relation to adult records?

    <p>Juvenile records are retained in a separate file apart from adult records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may a responsible adult be deemed unfit for the release of a juvenile?

    <p>If the person has a prior felony conviction, or a conviction for juvenile abuse, drug trafficking, or prostitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration for which records pertaining to a juvenile charged with committing a delinquent act shall be preserved?

    <p>Until the juvenile reaches 22 years of age, until 5 years after the last entry was made or until 3 years after the death of the juvenile, whichever date is reached first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may have access to juvenile records?

    <p>Other law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, the juvenile, the parents, or legal guardians of the juvenile, their attorneys, or any other person authorized by the court, on a need-to-know basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Latent Fingerprint Examiner regarding juvenile fingerprint records?

    <p>Maintain juvenile fingerprint card and photograph file within the Crime Lab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the name and address of a juvenile be released for publication?

    <p>When a juvenile has been taken into custody for a felony offense or has been previously found guilty of three or more misdemeanor offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is accountable for all records of juvenile cases filed with the State Attorney’s Office?

    <p>Records Section employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibilities fall under 'Records Section' according to Directive No. 44.100?

    <p>Collection, dissemination, and retention of reports concerning juveniles, excluding juvenile referrals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen on a court ordered expungement and/or sealing of records?

    <p>The Department shall seal the records pursuant to FSS 943.0585 and 943.059.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should LEOs do if the juvenile is removed from the care and custody of the school?

    <p>Notify the school official immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should LEOs make a reasonable effort to notify a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the juvenile?

    <p>Before conducting an investigative interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a juvenile's right according to FSS 985.033?

    <p>Right to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should LEOs consider equivalent to requesting legal counsel?

    <p>A juvenile's request for a parent or guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should LEOs do if an attorney retained on behalf of the juvenile arrives at the police facility?

    <p>Immediately notify the juvenile of the attorney's presence and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should LEOs take before conducting a custodial interview?

    <p>Give the juvenile his/her constitutional warnings in accordance with the Miranda decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should LEOs aim to do while conducting an interview of a juvenile?

    <p>Limit the duration of the interview to the least amount of time needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions should juveniles be transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center?

    <p>All delinquent acts involving weapons, serious gang-related delinquent acts, domestic assault and/or battery, and aggravated assault and battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should consideration be taken as to whether to refer juveniles to the Department's YCS?

    <p>When delinquent acts are repeated within a twelve-month period and parental supervision is not effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should LEOs do in misdemeanor shoplifting cases where the victim business indicates a desire for prosecution?

    <p>Refer them to the Department’s JFO Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for juveniles in this context?

    <p>Under 18 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Police Explorer Program mentioned in the text?

    <p>To divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the JFO Program focus on?

    <p>First time offenders who commit misdemeanors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of truancy interdiction according to the text?

    <p>To ensure children attend school regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for eligibility in the JFO Program according to the text?

    <p>The nature of the offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'diversion' mean in the context provided by the text?

    <p>An alternative to court used at or prior to adjudication for juveniles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'protective custody' according to the definition in the text?

    <p>Separating individuals for their personal safety and/or the safety of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reasonable suspicion' mean as defined in the text?

    <p>&quot;A suspicion that has some factual foundation in observed circumstances interpreted in light of an individual’s knowledge and experience&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Status Offense" refers to:

    <p>&quot;Conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided information, what is meant by 'probable cause'?

    <p>Where facts and circumstances within law enforcement officers' knowledge are sufficient to warrant a person of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'juvenile delinquent' as per the information provided?

    <p>A juvenile who has been charged with conduct under law to be an offense but has not been found guilty of a criminal act by a judge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Police Explorer Program?

    <p>An educational program designed for juveniles interested in learning about policing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the JUVENILE FIRST OFFENDER (JFO) PROGRAM?

    <p>To divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system into a sanction-based model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Protective Custody' as per the text?

    <p>Placing a person in an area separated from others for their personal safety and/or the safety of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Reasonable Suspicion' as explained in the text?

    <p>A suspicion based on factual foundation and individual's knowledge and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Status Offense' refer to according to the text?

    <p>Conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the TRUANCY INTERDICTION program?

    <p>Implementing a zero-tolerance truancy policy to prevent juvenile delinquency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Probable Cause' as defined in the text?

    <p>Sufficient facts and circumstances to warrant belief that an offense has been or is being committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Diversion' in the context of the text?

    <p>'A method for releasing juveniles without charges after evaluating all circumstances involved in the offense'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Control, & Commitment Directive No. 44.100' applies to individuals under the age of:

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Reasonable Suspicion' require, as per the text?

    <p>Some factual foundation in the circumstances observed by an individual when those circumstances are interpreted in light of the individual’s knowledge and experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are LEOs directed to do regarding Truancy Interdiction as per the text?

    <p>Implement a zero-tolerance truancy policy to prevent juvenile delinquency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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