Intake officer

What is the primary purpose of a preliminary investigation in the context of juvenile referrals?

• To determine the child's educational needs

• To assess whether the person is a child and if there is probable cause for delinquent conduct

• To evaluate the child's family background

• To decide on the child's punishment

Who is responsible for conducting the preliminary investigation according to the text?

• The child's parents

• The intake officer, probation officer, or other authorized person

• The school principal

• The child's lawyer

What happens if it is determined that the person is not a child or there is no probable cause?

• The person is sent to a detention center

• The person is immediately released

• The person is referred to a community service program

• The person is given a warning

What does the term "nonoffender" refer to in the context of the preliminary investigation?

• A child who has committed a minor offense

• A person taken into custody solely for deportation

• A person who has committed a serious crime

• A child who needs supervision

What is the role of a community resource coordination group in the context of the preliminary investigation?

• To provide legal advice to the child

• To assist in coordinating resources for the child's case

• To determine the child's guilt or innocence

• To offer financial support to the child's family

What is the first step in the preliminary investigation process?

• Conducting a trial

• Referring the case to a community resource group

• Determining if the person is a child

• Notifying the child's school

What does "probable cause" refer to in the context of the preliminary investigation?

• A definite proof of guilt

• A reasonable belief that the person engaged in delinquent conduct

• A suspicion without evidence

• A legal term for innocence

What should happen if the preliminary investigation finds that the person is a child and there is probable cause?

• The child is immediately released

• The case is referred to juvenile court

• The child is sent to a detention center

• The child is given a warning

What is the meaning of "delinquent conduct" in the context of the preliminary investigation?

• Behavior that is socially acceptable

• Conduct that violates the law

• Actions that are encouraged by society

• Behavior that is rewarded

What is the significance of notifying parents in the preliminary investigation process?

• To inform them of the child's educational progress

• To ensure they are aware of the legal proceedings involving their child

• To ask for their permission to proceed with the investigation

• To request financial support for the investigation