Juvenile Runaway Laws

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According to Chapter 39, which of the following situations would qualify a child to be considered dependent by the court?

A child who has been abandoned, abused, or neglected by their parent or legal custodian.

Under what circumstances would a child be considered dependent if they have been voluntarily placed with a licensed child-placing agency?

If the parent or parents have signed a consent for subsequent adoption.

In what situation would a child be considered dependent if they have been voluntarily placed with a licensed child-caring agency or the Department of Children and Families?

If the case plan has expired and the parent or parents have failed to comply with its requirements.

According to the text, which of the following is a youth charged only for possession of a gun where they are under 18 and should be supervised by an adult?

Youth Handgun Safety Act

According to the text, what does it mean if a youth is held sight/sound separated from any adult offenders/trustees or there were no adults in the area?

The youth is held for administrative use only

According to the text, what is the purpose of the last column of the form?

To calculate the in custody time

Which of the following statements is true about a child in need of services?

The child must have persistently run away from the child's parents or legal custodians

What does the term 'commercial sexual exploitation' mean?

The use of any person under the age of 18 years for sexual purposes in exchange for money, goods, or services

What is the purpose of the Police Athletic League (PAL)?

To provide athletic, academic, and community service activities for youth

Who is an authorized agent of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) responsible for receiving and investigating reports of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect?

A protective investigator

Which area would be considered non-secure custody for a juvenile?

The lobby area with unlocked doors

Which of the following is an example of a non-offender juvenile?

A juvenile charged with truancy

What does the JJDPA form require to be completed?

All of the above

When should the JJDPA forms be transmitted to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice?

At the end of each month

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) to accept a juvenile with a referral/medical clearance or discharge paperwork from a treating facility or emergency room?

Juveniles who are dependent, ungovernable or truants not charged with a criminal offense

According to the text, if the JAC refuses to accept a juvenile, what should the officer do?

Contact the on-duty UPD Shift Commander

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining a Florida JJDPA Compliance Monitoring Form?

Recording juveniles held in secure custody for over 6 hours

According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a secure custody setting within the Coral Gables Police Department?

CIS with closed outer doors requiring keycard access to exit

According to the text, what is the definition of a 'habitual truant' in Florida?

A student who has 15 unexcused absences within 90 calendar days, with or without the knowledge or consent of the student's parent, and is subject to compulsory school attendance.

According to the text, which offenses will the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) accept for juveniles arrested by the CGPD?

Driving under the influence (DUI) resulting in serious bodily injury to another, fleeing or attempting to elude a LE officer; aggravated fleeing or eluding, fraudulent use, possession, forged, sale, etc. of a Driver's License as enumerated in FSS 322.212(6) felony violations

According to the text, which of the following statements about the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is NOT true?

The JAC will accept adults.

According to the text, what is the definition of 'sexual exploitation of a child'?

All of the above.

"Understanding Juvenile Runaway Laws: In-State vs. Interstate and Non-Criminal Cases" - Test your knowledge on juvenile runaway laws and regulations. Learn about the differences between in-state and interstate runaways, as well as cases involving dependent, ungovernable, or truant juveniles who are not charged with criminal offenses. Explore the necessary documentation and procedures for referrals, medical clearances, and discharge paperwork.

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