WorksheetsJuvenile Offenders Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
"____________________________ " means a child 17 years of age or younger whose whereabouts are unknown and whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the safety and health of the child, as determined by a local law enforcement agency
Missing child
Abducted child
Runaway child
Child
A Child may be detained in a Juvenile Processing Office for several reasons, which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?
Return the child to their parent or guardian
Complete essential forms
So you can beat them within an inch of their lives to show them that you are not going to put up with their anarchy any longer
Issuance of warnings
Photographing and fingerprinting of the child
A ______________ is the adult with whom the child resides.
Parent
Custodian
Guardian
Party
A _____________________ is a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime is committed by an adult
Status offender
Offender
Delinquent
Gang member
A child can be detained in which of the following areas:
In a jail with adults
A holding facility with adults
A holding area authorized by the Juvenile Board
None of the answers are correct
A child may be taken into custody for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:
Pursuant to an order of the juvenile court
Pursuant to the laws of arrest
By a Law Enforcement Officer, if there is probable cause to believe that the child has engaged in conduct that violates the penal laws of this state
By a Law Enforcement Officer, if there is probable cause to believe that the child has engaged in mischievous conduct
By a probation officer, if there is probable cause to believe that the child has violated a condition of probation imposed by the juvenile court
A directive to apprehend is subject to appeal?
True
False
A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child, in an emergency, without a court order based on
Personal knowledge which involved immediate danger and there is not time to obtain a temporary restraining order
Voluntary delivery of the child by the parent
Information furnished by another which has been corroborated by personal knowledge which would lead a person of ordinary prudence to believe there is immediate danger
All the above
A and C
A licensed physician or dentist having reasonable grounds to believe that a child's physical or mental condition may have been adversely affected, may, without the consent of the child, child's parents, or other persons authorized to consent, examine any child except one who is _______ years or older and refuses to consent.
15
16
17
18
A person is NOT immune from liability, civil or criminal, when ______________ child abuse.
Reporting
Witnessing
Done in bad faith or malice when reporting
Done in good faith when reporting
A person is required to report child abuse when that person having cause to ______________________ that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be adversely affected by abuse or neglect by any person
Believe beyond a reasonable doubt
Believe by a preponderance of the evidence
Believe that they may get into trouble because of their own acts
Believe
A statement from a child in custody is admissible, if the statement is made orally and the child makes a statement of the facts or circumstances that are found to be true and tend to establish the child’s guilt, such as the finding of secreted or stolen property, or the instrument with which the child states the offense was committed
True
False
A statement from a child in custody is not admissible, if the statement was Res Gestae of the delinquent conduct or the Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision or of the arrest
True
False
Abuse can be defined as:
Mental or emotional
Physical injury
Failure to make reasonable effort to prevent injury
All the above
According to TFC 45.057, Offense Committed by Juvenile, a person commits an offense if the person is a parent, managing conservator, or guardian who fails to attend a hearing under this article after receiving an order to attend. An offense under this section is what level of offense
No offense
Class C Misdemeanor
Class A Misdemeanor
State Jail Felony
Class B Misdemeanor
According to TFC 45.057, Offenses Committed by Juveniles, If the court finds the parent, managing conservator, or guardian, by act or omission, contributed to, caused, or encouraged the child's conduct, requiring that the child's parent, managing conservator, or guardian do any act or refrain from doing any act that the court determines will increase the likelihood that the child will comply with the orders of the court and that is reasonable and necessary for the welfare of the child, including all of the following EXCEPT:
Attend a parenting class or parental responsibility program
Attend the child’s school classes or functions
Attend a movie with the child
All of the above are things that the court can impose on the parent
According to TFC 51.01, Purpose and Interpretation, which of the following is NOT a public purpose for which the title is construed to effectuate?
To provide for the protection of the public and public safety
To promote the concept of punishment for criminal acts
To remove, where appropriate, the taint of criminality from children committing certain unlawful acts
To provide for the care, the protection and the wholesome moral, mental and physical development of children
All of the answers are correct answers
According to TFC 58.0021, Fingerprints or Photographs for Comparison in Investigation, a law enforcement officer may take temporary custody of a child to take the child’s fingerprints if all of the following are met, EXCEPT;
The officer has probable cause to believe that the child has engaged in delinquent conduct
The officer thinks that the child did something wrong
The officer has investigated that conduct and has found other fingerprints during the investigation
The officer has probable cause to believe that the child’s fingerprints will match the other fingerprints
According to the TFC 51.09, Waiver of Rights, unless a contrary intent clearly appears elsewhere in this title, any right granted to a child by this title or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States may be waived in proceedings under this title if:
The waiver is made by the child and the attorney for the child
The child and the attorney waiving the right are informed of and understand the right and the possible consequences of waiving it
The waiver is voluntary
The waiver is made in writing or in court proceedings that are recorded
All of the answers are rights that are afforded to juveniles
According to the Texas Family Code a Child is a person who is _______ years of age or older and under ________ years of age?
10, 18
10, 17
10, l6
11, 18
An underlying societal strain that give rise to gangs is Lack of Primary Groups for Bonding
True
False
By definition, neglect does not include which of the following:
The leaving of a child in a situation where the child is exposed to a substantial risk of harm
The failure to seek, obtain or follow through with medical care
Failure to provide a child with food, clothing or shelter necessary to sustain life or health of the child
All of the answers are correct definitions of neglect
Conduct Indicating Need for Supervision is conduct, other than a traffic offense, that violates which of the following:
Penal Laws of the grade of misdemeanor that are punishable by fine only
Violation of a school districts written policies
Huffing (inhaling the fumes or vapors of paint)
Runaway
All of the above are CINS offenses
Delinquent Conduct is conduct, including traffic offenses, that violates the Penal Laws of this State
True
False
High unemployment is one of several societal strains, which give rise to gangs?
True
False
