Broward Sheriff's Office Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)

BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 8.3 TAKING JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY: 8.3.1 Arrest of Juvenile: If a deputy finds probable cause that a juvenile committed an arrestable offense, th...

BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 8.3 TAKING JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY: 8.3.1 Arrest of Juvenile: If a deputy finds probable cause that a juvenile committed an arrestable offense, the deputy will: A. Take the juvenile into custody and prepare an Incident Report and Juvenile Transcript. B. Not place the juvenile in a vehicle with an arrested adult unless the adult is involved in the same offense or transaction with the juvenile. C. Give priority treatment to a juvenile needing emergency medical aid (illness, injury, Baker Act, etc.). Refer to hospitalization requirements as outlined in SPM Hospitalization of Juvenile. D. Decide if the juvenile meets the criteria to receive a Civil Citation in accordance with FS 985.12 or whether the juvenile will be released to the parent, legal custodian, or JAC. E. Make reasonable efforts to notify the juvenile’s parent or legal custodian on the juvenile’s location and impending charges. 8.3.2 Arrest or Detention of Juvenile 12 Years of Age and Younger: A. When a juvenile, who is 12 years of age or younger, is arrested for detained for any criminal violation of Florida statute, the arresting deputy shall, prior to transportation to JAC, immediately contact the State Attorney’s Juvenile Division through the Duty Officer for the purpose of consultation on whether the juvenile should be transported to the JAC for processing. B. If no ASA is available for consultation, the deputy shall, prior to transportation, call the JAC for a preliminary scoring decision. C. ASA/JAC notification and decision will be documented in the Incident Report. 8.3.3 Transportation to JAC: If the juvenile is to be taken to the JAC, the deputy will: A. Transport without unreasonable delay. B. Notify Communications of: Reviewed: 08/26/2021 Revised: 11/17/2021 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 12/19/2021 8.3 Page 1 of 3  BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The juvenile’s presence in the vehicle, current location, expected destination, and starting and ending mileage. 2. Any delay en-route. 8.3.4 Violation of Probation: If a deputy finds probable cause to believe the juvenile is in violation of probation, home detention, post commitment probation, conditional release, or escape from a commitment program, the deputy will: A. Make contact with the Department of Juvenile Justice to ascertain the active court status of juvenile. B. Upon taking a juvenile into custody, complete a Juvenile Transcript, which must contain the following information: 1. Original charge and case number 2. Specific violation of court ordered stipulations/sanctions 3. Date and time of contact and name of DJJ staff C. Transport the juvenile to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). 8.3.5 Release to Parent, Legal Custodian, or Shelter: A. If a juvenile is to be released to a parent or legal custodian, the process outlined in SPM Disposition of Juvenile Taken into Custody must be followed. B. If the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or DJJ intake refuses to take custody of the juvenile, the deputy will attempt to contact the Covenant House or Lippman Center for assistance. C. If the juvenile cannot be provided with temporary shelter care through the options listed above, then the Florida Abuse Hotline will be notified. 8.3.6 Disposition of Juvenile Charged With Traffic Offenses: A. Juveniles charged with noncriminal and misdemeanor infractions will be issued traffic citations and released on their own recognizance. Reviewed: 08/26/2021 Revised: 11/17/2021 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 12/19/2021 8.3 Page 2 of 3  BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES B. Juveniles charged with criminal traffic offenses in violation of FS 322 (Driver License) will be issued traffic citations and: 1. Released on their own recognizance. 2. Released to a parent, legal custodian, or responsible adult. C. If juveniles are charged with criminal felony traffic offenses, deputies will issue traffic citations, complete Juvenile Transcripts and Incident Reports, and transport them to JAC for processing. 8.3.7 Not in Custody / Juvenile Referrals: A. Juvenile referral arrest forms (for juveniles who are issued misdemeanor notices to appear or are not in custody) including all required documents and records will be forwarded directly to the Office of the State Attorney (Administrative Order 2021-28-UFC). B. The State Attorney shall notify BSO if additional information pertaining to the referral is needed. Reviewed: 08/26/2021 Revised: 11/17/2021 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 12/19/2021 8.3 Page 3 of 3