Juvenile Delinquency

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

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

Divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system into community-based alternatives where appropriate

Under 18 years

A noncriminal offense

By completing 8 hours of community service work

When citing juveniles for first-offense sexting violations

Probable cause to believe that the juvenile is in violation of his/her juvenile probation conditions

Fingerprint the juvenile if he/she is not sent to the JAC

The vehicle shall be handled following Departmental Standards Directive 61.200 Traffic Direction, Control, and Ancillary Services

The LEO shall complete the same documents that are required for adults and provide a court appearance date for the juvenile

In the least coercive manner using reasonable alternatives, consistent with preserving public safety, order, and individual liberty

The belief that the juvenile has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a delinquent act, misdemeanor, or City ordinance violation

Probable cause why he/she believes that the juvenile is a status offender

In light of the seriousness of the case under investigation and the role of the juvenile in the investigation

Arrangements should be made through the Office of Student Services or a Palm Beach County School District Police Department officer.

Handle and transport the juvenile according to Departmental Standards Directive 71.100 Detainee Transportation

When the juvenile's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is unavailable, unwilling, or unable to provide supervision

It is permissible to fingerprint and photograph the juvenile

Juvenile records are retained in a separate file apart from adult records

If the person has a prior felony conviction, or a conviction for juvenile abuse, drug trafficking, or prostitution

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

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

Maintain juvenile fingerprint card and photograph file within the Crime Lab

When a juvenile has been taken into custody for a felony offense or has been previously found guilty of three or more misdemeanor offenses

Records Section employees

Collection, dissemination, and retention of reports concerning juveniles, excluding juvenile referrals

The Department shall seal the records pursuant to FSS 943.0585 and 943.059.

Notify the school official immediately

Before conducting an investigative interview

Right to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings

A juvenile's request for a parent or guardian

Immediately notify the juvenile of the attorney's presence and purpose

Give the juvenile his/her constitutional warnings in accordance with the Miranda decision

Limit the duration of the interview to the least amount of time needed

All delinquent acts involving weapons, serious gang-related delinquent acts, domestic assault and/or battery, and aggravated assault and battery

When delinquent acts are repeated within a twelve-month period and parental supervision is not effective

Refer them to the Department’s JFO Program

Under 18 years of age

To divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system

First time offenders who commit misdemeanors

To ensure children attend school regularly

The nature of the offense

An alternative to court used at or prior to adjudication for juveniles

Separating individuals for their personal safety and/or the safety of others

"A suspicion that has some factual foundation in observed circumstances interpreted in light of an individual’s knowledge and experience"

"Conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult"

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.

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.

An educational program designed for juveniles interested in learning about policing

To divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system into a sanction-based model

Placing a person in an area separated from others for their personal safety and/or the safety of others

A suspicion based on factual foundation and individual's knowledge and experience

Conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult

Implementing a zero-tolerance truancy policy to prevent juvenile delinquency

Sufficient facts and circumstances to warrant belief that an offense has been or is being committed

'A method for releasing juveniles without charges after evaluating all circumstances involved in the offense'

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Some factual foundation in the circumstances observed by an individual when those circumstances are interpreted in light of the individual’s knowledge and experience.

Implement a zero-tolerance truancy policy to prevent juvenile delinquency.