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. (correct)

A child who has been voluntarily placed with a licensed child-caring agency.

A child who has no parent or legal custodians capable of providing supervision and care.

A child who has been adopted by a licensed child-placing agency.

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. (correct)

If the child has no parent or legal custodian capable of providing supervision and care.

If the child has been sexually exploited and has no responsible adult relative currently known.

If the child is at substantial risk of imminent abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

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 child has no parent or legal custodian capable of providing supervision and care.

If the child has been adopted by a licensed child-placing agency.

If the child is at substantial risk of imminent abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To calculate the in custody time Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide athletic, academic, and community service activities for youth Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

The lobby area with unlocked doors Signup and view all the answers

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

A juvenile charged with truancy Signup and view all the answers

What does the JJDPA form require to be completed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

At the end of each month Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Contact the on-duty UPD Shift Commander Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

The JAC will accept adults. Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers