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At what age can a judge enter an order waiving jurisdiction and certifying the case for trial as if the child were an adult after a Waiver Hearing?
At what age can a judge enter an order waiving jurisdiction and certifying the case for trial as if the child were an adult after a Waiver Hearing?
What is the appropriate action when a deputy has contact with a truant child between 6 to 15 years of age?
What is the appropriate action when a deputy has contact with a truant child between 6 to 15 years of age?
Who has exclusive original jurisdiction of proceedings involving a child who is alleged to be dependent or delinquent?
Who has exclusive original jurisdiction of proceedings involving a child who is alleged to be dependent or delinquent?
What should a deputy do when they have reason to believe a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect?
What should a deputy do when they have reason to believe a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect?
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Who should be contacted for inquiries regarding a dependent child's whereabouts?
Who should be contacted for inquiries regarding a dependent child's whereabouts?
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What is the purpose of taking a truant child to the Truancy Intake Center?
What is the purpose of taking a truant child to the Truancy Intake Center?
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Under what circumstances can a deputy return a truant child to their school?
Under what circumstances can a deputy return a truant child to their school?
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Who should be contacted for emergency responses from the Child Protective Investigations Division between 2100 and 0700 hours?
Who should be contacted for emergency responses from the Child Protective Investigations Division between 2100 and 0700 hours?
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What should a deputy do if a 16 or 17-year-old truant is operating a motor vehicle?
What should a deputy do if a 16 or 17-year-old truant is operating a motor vehicle?
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What determines a chronic truant?
What determines a chronic truant?
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If a parent or legal guardian cannot be located, where should a deputy transport the juvenile?
If a parent or legal guardian cannot be located, where should a deputy transport the juvenile?
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Who should be present during the interrogation of a juvenile suspect, if possible?
Who should be present during the interrogation of a juvenile suspect, if possible?
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What should a deputy do if a 16 or 17-year-old truant is not operating a motor vehicle?
What should a deputy do if a 16 or 17-year-old truant is not operating a motor vehicle?
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What should a deputy do if the SRD is not available and a 16 or 17-year-old truant is not operating a motor vehicle?
What should a deputy do if the SRD is not available and a 16 or 17-year-old truant is not operating a motor vehicle?
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What is the purpose of showing photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime?
What is the purpose of showing photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime?
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What happens to a juvenile who is a chronic truant?
What happens to a juvenile who is a chronic truant?
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What should a deputy do with a juvenile who has committed a county ordinance or traffic violation?
What should a deputy do with a juvenile who has committed a county ordinance or traffic violation?
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Why should juveniles not be transported in a Sheriff's Office vehicle or other vehicle that contains an adult prisoner?
Why should juveniles not be transported in a Sheriff's Office vehicle or other vehicle that contains an adult prisoner?
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A judge can enter an order waiving jurisdiction and certifying the case for trial as if the child were an adult if the child is 13 years of age or older.
A judge can enter an order waiving jurisdiction and certifying the case for trial as if the child were an adult if the child is 13 years of age or older.
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The Child Protective Investigations Division of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is responsible for taking dependent children into custody.
The Child Protective Investigations Division of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is responsible for taking dependent children into custody.
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A deputy should contact the Florida Abuse Hotline if they suspect a child is truant from school.
A deputy should contact the Florida Abuse Hotline if they suspect a child is truant from school.
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The Truancy Intake Center is a facility where deputies take children who are victims of child abuse or neglect.
The Truancy Intake Center is a facility where deputies take children who are victims of child abuse or neglect.
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A deputy should contact the on-call Sergeant or General Manager for emergency responses from the Child Protective Investigations Division between 0700 and 2100 hours.
A deputy should contact the on-call Sergeant or General Manager for emergency responses from the Child Protective Investigations Division between 0700 and 2100 hours.
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The Child Protective Investigations Division is responsible for handling inquiries regarding a dependent child's whereabouts.
The Child Protective Investigations Division is responsible for handling inquiries regarding a dependent child's whereabouts.
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A deputy can return a truant child to their school if the location where the child was found is far from the school.
A deputy can return a truant child to their school if the location where the child was found is far from the school.
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The Florida Abuse Hotline is responsible for investigating cases of child abuse or neglect.
The Florida Abuse Hotline is responsible for investigating cases of child abuse or neglect.
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If the SRD is unavailable, the deputy shall transport the truant to the Parent or Legal Guardian.
If the SRD is unavailable, the deputy shall transport the truant to the Parent or Legal Guardian.
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A 16 or 17 year old truant operating a motor vehicle will have their vehicle impounded.
A 16 or 17 year old truant operating a motor vehicle will have their vehicle impounded.
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A chronic truant is defined as a student who has amassed three or more unexcused absences.
A chronic truant is defined as a student who has amassed three or more unexcused absences.
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Juveniles shall be transported to the J.A.C. for county ordinance or traffic violations.
Juveniles shall be transported to the J.A.C. for county ordinance or traffic violations.
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A deputy can question a juvenile suspect without the presence of the principal or dean of the school attended.
A deputy can question a juvenile suspect without the presence of the principal or dean of the school attended.
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A law enforcement officer cannot show photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime.
A law enforcement officer cannot show photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime.
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A deputy should release a 16 or 17 year old truant to an Assistant Principal if the SRD is not available.
A deputy should release a 16 or 17 year old truant to an Assistant Principal if the SRD is not available.
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Juveniles who commit traffic violations are transported to the J.A.C.
Juveniles who commit traffic violations are transported to the J.A.C.
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A deputy shall complete an Investigative Leads Report for a 16 or 17 year old truant operating a motor vehicle.
A deputy shall complete an Investigative Leads Report for a 16 or 17 year old truant operating a motor vehicle.
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If a parent or legal guardian cannot be located, a deputy transports the juvenile to the Haven Poe Runaway Center.
If a parent or legal guardian cannot be located, a deputy transports the juvenile to the Haven Poe Runaway Center.
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Study Notes
Juvenile Procedures
- Florida Law grants the Juvenile Court exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving dependent or delinquent children.
- A judge may waive jurisdiction and certify a case for trial as if the child were an adult if the child is 14 years or older.
Taking a Child into Custody
- A dependent child may be taken into custody by an investigating deputy or intake officer and transported to a receiving facility.
- Inquiries about the child's whereabouts should be directed to the Child Protective Investigations Division.
Child Abuse/Neglect
- Reports of child abuse or neglect should be made to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-866-532-2872.
- Emergency responses can be made by contacting the Child Protective Investigations Division during business hours (0700-2100 hours) or the on-call Sergeant or General Manager during non-business hours.
Truancy
- Deputies encountering a truant child aged 6-15 years shall take the child into custody and transport them to the Truancy Intake Center (TIC).
- In certain circumstances, the truant may be returned to school by the deputy.
- Truants aged 16-17 years shall be transported to school and released to the School Resource Deputy (SRD) or Assistant Principal.
Chronic Truancy
- A chronic truant is defined as a student with 5 or more unexcused absences from the first quarter or 10 or more unexcused absences from the second quarter until the end of the school year.
- School Resource Deputies will identify chronic truants and share this information with the District/Division Intelligence Led Policing Units.
Release Procedures
- A child may be released to a parent or legal guardian, or transported to the Haven Poe Runaway Center if the parent cannot be located.
- If no vacancies exist at the Haven Poe Runaway Center, the child will be transported to a shelter or foster care facility.
Interrogation of Juvenile Suspects
- Parents, legal custodians, or attorneys should be present during the interrogation of a juvenile suspect whenever possible.
- In their absence, it is preferable for juveniles to be questioned in the presence of the principal or dean of the school attended.
County Ordinance and Traffic Violations
- Juveniles shall not be transported to the J.A.C. for county ordinance or traffic violations.
- Criminal traffic charges shall be placed on a separate Criminal Report Affidavit from other criminal charges.
Transportation of Juveniles
- Juveniles shall not be transported in a Sheriff's Office vehicle or other vehicle containing an adult prisoner unless they were involved in the same incident.
Identification of Juveniles
- A law enforcement officer may show photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator.
Juvenile Procedures
- Florida Law grants the Juvenile Court exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving dependent or delinquent children.
- A judge may waive jurisdiction and certify a case for trial as if the child were an adult if the child is 14 years or older.
Taking a Child into Custody
- A dependent child may be taken into custody by an investigating deputy or intake officer and transported to a receiving facility.
- Inquiries about the child's whereabouts should be directed to the Child Protective Investigations Division.
Child Abuse/Neglect
- Reports of child abuse or neglect should be made to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-866-532-2872.
- Emergency responses can be made by contacting the Child Protective Investigations Division during business hours (0700-2100 hours) or the on-call Sergeant or General Manager during non-business hours.
Truancy
- Deputies encountering a truant child aged 6-15 years shall take the child into custody and transport them to the Truancy Intake Center (TIC).
- In certain circumstances, the truant may be returned to school by the deputy.
- Truants aged 16-17 years shall be transported to school and released to the School Resource Deputy (SRD) or Assistant Principal.
Chronic Truancy
- A chronic truant is defined as a student with 5 or more unexcused absences from the first quarter or 10 or more unexcused absences from the second quarter until the end of the school year.
- School Resource Deputies will identify chronic truants and share this information with the District/Division Intelligence Led Policing Units.
Release Procedures
- A child may be released to a parent or legal guardian, or transported to the Haven Poe Runaway Center if the parent cannot be located.
- If no vacancies exist at the Haven Poe Runaway Center, the child will be transported to a shelter or foster care facility.
Interrogation of Juvenile Suspects
- Parents, legal custodians, or attorneys should be present during the interrogation of a juvenile suspect whenever possible.
- In their absence, it is preferable for juveniles to be questioned in the presence of the principal or dean of the school attended.
County Ordinance and Traffic Violations
- Juveniles shall not be transported to the J.A.C. for county ordinance or traffic violations.
- Criminal traffic charges shall be placed on a separate Criminal Report Affidavit from other criminal charges.
Transportation of Juveniles
- Juveniles shall not be transported in a Sheriff's Office vehicle or other vehicle containing an adult prisoner unless they were involved in the same incident.
Identification of Juveniles
- A law enforcement officer may show photographs of juveniles to a victim or witness of a crime for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator.
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This quiz covers the procedures and jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court in Florida, including dependent and delinquent cases and the waiving of jurisdiction for 14-year-old children. It also touches on the custody of dependent children.
