Juvenile Offenders - Chapter 33

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What is the purpose of Title III, Juvenile Justice Code?

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To balance public safety and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders

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According to the Family Code, a "child" is defined as: A person 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age

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A person 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age

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In juvenile proceedings, a "custodian" is:

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A person who has legal custody of the child

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The term "juvenile court" refers to:

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A court designated by the juvenile board to be the juvenile court.

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What is a "non-offender" in juvenile proceedings?

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A child who is subject to court jurisdiction for reasons other than criminal conduct.

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In juvenile cases, a "referral to juvenile court" means:

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The forwarding of information about a child to the office designated by the juvenile board

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What is a "secure correctional facility" in the context of juvenile justice?

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A residential facility operated by or under contract with a governmental unit

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A "status offender" is a child who: Has committed an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

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Has committed an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

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In juvenile proceedings, what is equivalent to an "arrest warrant" in adult cases?

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Juvenile warrant

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The juvenile equivalent of an "indictment" in adult cases is:

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Juvenile petition