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What is the procedure for juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) regarding booking as adults for certain felonies?
What is the procedure for juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) regarding booking as adults for certain felonies?
- Officers should detain all juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) without exception.
- Juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) must be booked as adults for any felony committed.
- CIB detectives should investigate the case and seek approval from the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. (correct)
- Juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) cannot be booked as adults under any circumstances.
According to the OPD policy, which age group of juveniles can never be booked as adults?
According to the OPD policy, which age group of juveniles can never be booked as adults?
- Thirteen (13) and under (correct)
- Ten (10) and younger
- Eleven (11) through thirteen (13)
- Fourteen (14) through seventeen (17)
What types of felonies require approval to book juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) as adults?
What types of felonies require approval to book juveniles aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) as adults?
- All types of felonies
- Class IA, IB, IC, ID, II, or IIA Felonies (correct)
- Class IIIA or IV Felonies
- Only non-traffic Misdemeanors
Who is responsible for justifying to the Douglas County Attorney’s Office why a juvenile aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) should be booked as an adult?
Who is responsible for justifying to the Douglas County Attorney’s Office why a juvenile aged fourteen (14) through seventeen (17) should be booked as an adult?
According to the policy, which group of juveniles must officers follow a separate policy for when considering booking them as adults?
According to the policy, which group of juveniles must officers follow a separate policy for when considering booking them as adults?
For which type of charges are officers required to request detention for all juveniles?
For which type of charges are officers required to request detention for all juveniles?