Family Code and Juvenile Offenders Class 314 Practice Test

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• When is a juvenile's written statement about criminal behavior admissible in court?
• Which information should be included when entering a missing child or person into the NCIC and clearinghouse?
• Which of the following best describes the term 'Missing person' in this context?
• Which official may conduct detention hearings if the juvenile judge is unavailable?
• In regard to CCP Art. 63.009, the missing child or person shall be entered into NCIC:
• In a proceeding regarding abuse or neglect of a child, evidence may not be excluded on the ground of privileged communication except in the case of communications between which two parties?
• Within how long must the officer orally advise the superintendent after arrest or detention?
• If someone takes possession of a child without a court order and there is reasonable cause to believe immediate danger, they are immune from what?
• Which statement is NOT a duty of local law enforcement regarding missing children as described?
• Which statement correctly describes when a juvenile processing office may serve as a place of non-secure custody?
• In what situations may a married, divorced, or widowed juvenile be exempt from petitions in juvenile court?
• A period of interim supervision may not exceed __ days.
• The NCIC unidentified person file stores information about which category?
• Within _ working days of receipt of an expulsion notice under this section by the office or official designated by the juvenile board, a preliminary investigation and determination shall be conducted as required by Section 53.01.
• Activation criteria for missing child alerts specify that the abducted child must be younger than 14 and abducted from the care or custody of the parent or legal guardian without permission.
• In a missing person investigation not at high risk, the investigation should begin with what approach?
• When can the director terminate an activation of the Amber Alert system with respect to a particular abducted child?
• Which statement accurately describes the condition for a juvenile's writing statement admittance requiring Miranda and magistrate presence?
• ______ ____ is a court designated to exercise jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings.
• In a missing child or missing person case where the individual is at high risk of harm, what must local law enforcement do?
• Which term describes a violation of a penal statute under Chapter 729 of the Transportation Code or a municipal motor vehicle traffic ordinance, excluding offenses punishable by imprisonment?
• An employer may not _______ the employment of a permanent employee because the employee is required to attend a hearing for their child.
• ______ is the person who, under court order, is the guardian of the child or the public/private agency with whom the child has been placed by a court.
• What is the age threshold for a missing child to be considered an abducted child in these provisions?
• There is no specific time limit for conduct indicating a need for supervision after a runaway runs away at age 11. What is the correct statement?
• A parent, managing conservator, or guardian fails to attend a hearing after receiving a court order; that constitutes what offense?
• Immunity from civil and criminal liability extends to which individuals who participate in an investigation at the request of Child Protective Services?
• If there are no certified place of detention in the county, the designated place of detention may be in another county. True or False?
• Who is required to use the clearinghouse for missing children and missing persons information?
• Driving under the influence by a minor (third or subsequent offense) is categorized as delinquent conduct under which code?
• Which term describes leaving a child in a potentially harmful situation or failing to provide basic needs such as food, clothing, or shelter?
• If an employer terminates a permanent employee for attending a hearing for their child, what remedy is the employee entitled to?
• Under whose administrative direction does the clearinghouse operate?
• What degree of offense applies when a person knowingly fails to report abuse or neglect that could harm a child's health or welfare?
• Instead of taking a child into custody, when can a warning notice be issued?
• In Texas, a temporary restraining order or attachment of the child issued under this chapter expires not later than __ days after the date it is issued unless it is extended as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• The juvenile court and the juvenile board shall report to the commissioners court on the suitability of the quarters and facilities of the juvenile court. How often?
• True or False: A law enforcement officer, probation officer, or other employee of the juvenile court may be appointed as a guardian ad litem.
• Detention hearings for status offenders and nonoffenders; who conducts the detention hearing?
• Which statement correctly describes who is required to use the missing children clearinghouse information?
• By what day before the date of the proceeding must the attorney representing the child be given a complete and accurate copy of each recording?
• In the sexting example, what is the age of the girl?
• The Missing Children and Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse is referred to as what in statute?
• Which term describes a preliminary indication that an unidentified body may be the missing person, used when identity is not yet confirmed?
• The clearinghouse collects information on missing children, missing persons, and what else?
• A missing child under how many years of age triggers flagging records?
• The clearinghouse contains information on which categories?
• What is required for a child to waive their rights during legal proceedings?
• Sec. 261.3023. LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT. (a) If a law enforcement officer encounters a person listed on the Texas Crime Information Center's child safety check alert list who is alleged to have abused or neglected a child, or encounters a child listed on the alert list who is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect the department is attempting to investigate, the officer shall:
• When is a juvenile exempt from petitions filed in juvenile court?
• If the law enforcement officer determines that the circumstances described by Section 262.104 exist, the officer may ______________ as authorized by that section if the officer is able to locate the child.
• The child may be detained in a Juvenile Processing Office for no longer than ______ hours.
• In the Juvenile Justice Code, the term 'child' means a person who is ______ years of age or older and under ______ years of age.
• Under Titles II and V of the Texas Family Code, a "child" means a person who is under __________ years of age.
• Which of the following best describes a 'child' aged 10 through 17?
• What must law enforcement inform the person who filed the missing report about?
• The Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return crisis number can be provided for missing persons in which circumstance?
• Which domain focuses on relationships with friends and peers?
• A juvenile offender is prohibited from being detained with which group under the Texas Family Code?
• A 16-year-old commits burglary two days before turning 17. After the 17th birthday but before the 18th, an officer discovers the involvement. What can the officer do?
• _____ means a dual-system child who is involved with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems at the same time.
• The preferred time/location to do a non-custodial follow up interview with a juvenile is while that juvenile is at _____.
• What is the purpose of Title III of the Juvenile Justice Code?
• The adult with whom the child resides is called:
• Which actions may trigger the release of a child from a detention facility?
• A law enforcement agency, on receiving a report of a missing child or missing person, shall: Immediately start an investigation to determine the present location of the child or person, if the subject is a child at high risk of harm or in danger, or if the subject is known to have chronic dementia.
• Which person is permitted to serve as guardian ad litem for a child?
• What action must be taken if a warrant for the arrest of a person for taking or retaining a missing child or person is obtained?
• Prerecorded Videotaped Testimony of Child: The court may order that the testimony of the child be taken outside the courtroom and be recorded for showing in the courtroom before the court, the finder of fact, and the parties to the proceeding. On what basis is this allowed?
• During the taking into custody of a juvenile offender, if the juvenile is injured and requires immediate medical attention, a peace officer
• What must a person taking a child into custody do without unnecessary delay?
• Which term denotes the court designated to exercise jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings?
• Sec. 54.011. DETENTION HEARINGS FOR STATUS OFFENDERS AND NONOFFENDERS; PENALTY. (a) The detention hearing for a status offender or nonoffender who has not been released administratively under Section 53.02 shall be held before the _____th hour after the time the child arrived at a detention facility, excluding hours of a weekend or a holiday.
• Directive to Apprehend: Who may request a directive to apprehend?
• The clearinghouse is a what of information on missing children, missing persons, and attempted child abductions?
• What is the responsibility of the Department of Family and Protective Services after receiving notice that a missing child may be a victim of abuse or neglect?
• Clearinghouse records related to the investigation of a missing child, a missing person, or an unidentified body are what?
• When a child on probation moves from one county to another and intends to remain in the receiving county for at least __ days, the sending county's juvenile probation department shall request interim supervision?
• What phrase must the written notification be marked with?
• A child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not be a crime under state law if committed by an adult is a(n):
• Within each county, a district school ________ and the juvenile probation department may enter into a written interagency agreement to share information about juvenile offenders.
• In the Juvenile Justice Code, the adult who resides with the child is referred to as the:
• Who is entitled to immediate release when a juvenile is placed in an unapproved detention facility?
• The forwarding of fingerprints to DPS is in relation to which event?
• Within each county, which two entities may enter into a written interagency agreement to share information about juvenile offenders?
• The authority for the offense level described for failing to report is which level?
• Which agency is responsible for establishing the missing children and missing persons clearinghouse?
• Which condition qualifies for activating the alert system for an abducted child?
• Which facility is for the temporary placement of juveniles accused of offenses or other criminal violations?
• Under Titles II and V, the term 'child' refers to a person under how many years of age?
• What is the time frame for holding a detention hearing after a juvenile is taken into custody?
• Under which conditions may a child's rights in proceedings be waived?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of Statement of a Child?
• A directive to apprehend is not subject to ______.
• Which types of offenses qualify a juvenile for the First Offender Program?
• A 15-year-old girl's sexting with her 15-year-old boyfriend falls under which definition?
• Immunity from civil and criminal liability extends to which groups?
• True or False: If a judge/alternate of juvenile court is not available, any magistrate may make detention release determinations or conduct detention hearings.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Domains of risk factors for youth gang involvement?
• A law enforcement officer may take temporary custody of a child to take fingerprints if the officer:
• True or False: A law enforcement officer with probable cause to believe a child is violating compulsory school attendance may take the child into custody to return to the school campus.
• Five Domains of Risk Factors for youth gang involvement include which set of domains?
• When must a juvenile officer present during the certification phase of a written statement follow special rules?
• A person acting in ____ _____ who reports or assists in the investigation of a report of alleged child abuse or neglect or who testifies or otherwise participates in a judicial proceeding arising from a report, petition, or investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect is immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.
• What is the time frame for entering the name of a missing child or person into the clearinghouse and NCIC after receiving the report?
• What type of request made to a law enforcement agency by a parent or custodian prompts the agency to request clearinghouse information about a missing child?
• ______ means the mother, a man presumed to be the father, a man legally determined to be the father, a man who has acknowledged his paternity under applicable law, or an adoptive mother or father.
• If a school teacher learns that an 11-year-old child is being beaten by her parents, when must the teacher report such belief?
• ______ is the adult who resides with the child and is responsible for the child's home life.
• If a missing child is located and determined to be in danger of abuse, what action must law enforcement take?
• At least once every __ days during the period of interim supervision, the receiving county's juvenile probation department shall provide the sending county with a progress report.
• Which term describes the determination that the similarities between an unidentified body and a missing child or person would lead one to believe they are the same person?
• Which statement is true regarding fingerprinting of a non-custodial child?
• On the request of a law-enforcement or probation officer, a juvenile court may issue a directive to apprehend a child if the court finds there is probable cause to take the child into custody under the provisions of this title. An order under this section is ____ subject to appeal.
• When is information about a missing child entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System?
• What must happen when a juvenile is placed in a jail not approved for the detention of juveniles?
• Detention hearings under Sec. 54.011 pertain to which group of youths?
• Within the Five Domains, which domain specifically covers the school environment and academic factors?
• Which party represents the child's best interests in juvenile court?
• A court may issue an order for _______ from juveniles directed against a child to protect a victim of the child's conduct who, because of the victim's participation in the juvenile justice system, risks further harm from the child.
• Abuse includes the following act or omission by a person:
• Under the rule that applies when a child has been missing for at least 48 hours, what must a local law enforcement agency do?
• Which best describes the criteria for warning notices?
• What are some key reasons juveniles may be detained during the intake process?
• On the request of a local law enforcement agency regarding an abducted child, the department shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system if:
• The maximum age for a 'child' is 17. Which option represents that maximum age?
• What is the term for the formal finding by a juvenile court that a child has engaged in delinquent conduct?
• Under which circumstances can a grandparent consent to a minor's medical treatment without written consent?
• A missing child 17 years of age or younger that is in danger is categorized as what?
• What must an agency do immediately after the return of a missing child or person or the identification of an unidentified body?
• If the child appears before the court with no parent or guardian, the court shall appoint which person?
• How long do parents have a duty to support their unemancipated child who remains in high school?
• Under what conditions may a juvenile be fingerprinted without consent?
• Which term describes a court order entered concerning a child adjudicated for conduct indicating a need for supervision as a status offender?
• Which factor is listed as an underlying societal strain that contributes to gang formation?
• While being detained in a juvenile processing office, a child may NOT be left unattended.
• Identify the facility described as a secure, movement-restricted residence for juveniles after adjudication.
• Activation of the alert system is required when the local agency believes that a child has been abducted, is younger than 14, AND has been taken from the care or custody of the child's parent or legal guardian without the permission.
• The process by which a juvenile court determines whether the juvenile has engaged in delinquent conduct is an ______ hearing.
• On the issuance of a directive to apprehend, which individuals shall take the child into custody?
• In Texas, a missing person is defined as what?
• Under Sec. 51.151, which statement is correct regarding polygraph examination?
• In admissibility of a Statement of a Child, what must be true about the voices on the recording?
• Abuse includes which of the following actions by a person toward a child?
• Not later than the ___ day after the date the department receives a request for information about a child fatality with respect to which the department is conducting an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect, the department shall release certain information.
• Sec. 32.003. CONSENT TO TREATMENT BY CHILD. (a) A child may consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment for the child by a licensed physician or dentist if the child is on active-duty military, 16 years or older AND financially dependent regardless of the source of income, or has an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease that is required to be reported by the license PA or dentist.
• Which official may conduct detention hearings or determine detention release when the juvenile court judge is unavailable?
• What is the term for the referral of a child to the official or officer designated by the juvenile board to handle juvenile cases?
• True or False: Can a child be held criminally liable for committing perjury?
• If a child fails to obey a justice/municipal court order, the offense and the maximum fine?
• An act that violates a school district's previously communicated written standards of student conduct for which a student has been expelled under Section 37.007(c) Education Code is categorized as which?
• If the employment of a permanent employee is terminated because the employee is required to attend a hearing for their child, they are entitled to reinstatement to their former position, and damages not to exceed _ months compensation.
• Under what conditions can CPS take possession of a child?
• What should a law enforcement agency do if it has access to the national crime information center database?
• For referrals to juvenile court, within how many days must a law enforcement agency forward information including fingerprints to DPS?
• Which statement about youth involvement in gangs is true?
• A juvenile court _____ in Texas is a lawyer who is appointed by the juvenile board to conduct hearings and make determinations for juvenile cases.
• Who appoints the juvenile court referee in Texas?
• In intake, which is NOT a factor for detention?
• Which statement best describes a traffic offense as used in juvenile context?
• True or False: An attorney for a child can also be his/her guardian ad litem.
• During interim supervision, which department must receive the progress report at least every 90 days?
• What must happen for a grandparent to consent to medical treatment without written consent?
• Delinquent conduct includes conduct other than ______ that violates a penal law punishable by imprisonment or confinement in jail.
• What is the time frame for reporting a missing child to NCIC and TLETS once a report is received?
• If a professional has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected, or may be abused or neglected, the professional shall make a report not later than the _____th hour after the hour the professional first has reasonable cause to believe that the child has been or may be abused or neglected.
• A person commits an offense if the person has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be adversely affected by abuse or neglect and knowingly fails to report, and the person is mentally retarded and resides in a state supported living center and the actor knew that the child suffered serious bodily injury as a result of the abuse or neglect OR intends to conceal the abuse or neglect. What is the offense level?
• Who may file a missing child report with law enforcement?
• An oral statement obtained from a juvenile suspect is admissible in court under which circumstances?
• If a mother's parental rights have been terminated, she is no longer considered the child's ______ parent.
• Who may take a child into custody when there is probable cause to believe the child violated probation?
• Which phrase defines conduct that indicates a need for supervision?
• Which term is used to describe a court-ordered status for a child indicating a need for supervision?
• What is the protocol for handling the identification of an unidentified body?
• Which of the following lists exactly the four offenses that are excluded from transfer to the juvenile court?
• A copy of a warning notice must be sent to the parent and which other party?
• ______ is a child who is subject to court jurisdiction for abuse, dependency, or neglect for reasons other than prohibited conduct or who is taken into custody solely for deportation.
• Which statement accurately describes when a child may be taken into custody?
• The adjudication described refers to conduct that occurred on or after January 1, ______ , and is a final felony conviction for certain purposes. The source specifies the date as which?
• ______ is the adult with whom the child resides.
• Inhalation of fumes from paints and adhesives is listed as conduct indicating a need for supervision. Inhalation of fumes from which substances is listed?
• Which term describes a child accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult?
• TRUE OR FALSE: The presence of multiple domains in a youth's life increases the likelihood of gang involvement.
• Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of delinquent conduct?
• A child who is not in custody can be fingerprinted and photographed when:
• What term describes the initial label when similarities between an unidentified body and a missing person would lead one to believe they are the same person?
• Which facility is used for placement of juveniles adjudicated for offenses or other individuals convicted of crimes, with construction restricting movement?
• If information is not immediately available at the time of the original missing child report, what should be done?
• When can a juvenile's written statement about criminal behavior be admissible in court?
• A child may be found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision only after an ______ hearing.
• A valid rights waiver by a juvenile requires voluntary agreement from which parties?
• Which database is used to log missing child information for nationwide tracking?
• When determining the location of a missing child who is not under the continuing jurisdiction of a district court, what action must the officer take?
• What is required for a polygraph examination of a juvenile in custody?
• ______ or '______ ____ ____' is the judge of a juvenile court.
• Which condition is typically considered when deciding whether to detain a juvenile during intake?
• Unidentified bodies must be entered into the clearinghouse and NCIC within how many working days?
• When a missing child is reported, the missing child shall be entered into NCIC within what time frame?
• The court exercising criminal jurisdiction shall transfer to the juvenile court a child who is charged with an offense other than which four charges?
• Who may request a directive to apprehend a child under Sec. 52.015?
• If a local law enforcement agency believes a missing child is a victim of abuse or neglect after locating them, what actions are required?
• A first offender program may not be utilized for cases involving
• The interim supervision provides which of the following?
• Which item is listed as a societal strain that gives rise to gangs?
• ____ is a person who is ten years of age or older and under 17 years of age, or seventeen years of age or older and under 18 years of age who engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision before turning 17.
• Causing a child to be in a situation in which the child sustains a mental or emotional injury that results in an observable and material impairment in the child's growth or psychological functioning is a definition of:
• The certified copy of the child's birth certificate must be provided not later than which day after enrollment?
• What is required of all Texas law enforcement agencies regarding unidentified bodies?
• A child taken into custody for CINS or delinquent conduct other than felonies, misdemeanors involving violence, or misdemeanors involving a weapon may be eligible for which program?
• What standard must be satisfied for a juvenile court to issue a directive to apprehend?
• What are the three types of Statements of a Child?
• Texas Family Code - FAM § 104.003. Prerecorded Videotaped Testimony of Child: The court may, on the motion of a party to the proceeding, order that the testimony of the child be taken outside the courtroom and be _______ for showing in the courtroom before the court, the finder of fact, and the parties to the proceeding.
• If an officer issues a warning notice to a child in lieu of custody, a copy of the warning notice must be sent to which recipients?
• During interim supervision, the progress report is provided to which department?
• What actions must law enforcement take when a child is reported missing and is at high risk of harm or in danger?
• Which entities are required to maintain records for flagging a missing child under the system?
• The parents of a child have the duty to provide __________ for the child.
• Law enforcement must orally inform a child's school within 24 hours and provide written notification within how many days?
• Law enforcement shall forward photographs and fingerprints for the collection of records. If the child is not referred within _____ days, records are to be destroyed.
• What is the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse, and where is it located?
• According to the Code of Criminal Procedure as it pertains to the requirement for notification of schools, a written report must be made within 7 days.
• A person who takes possession of a child without a court order is immune from ________ if, at the time possession is taken, there is reasonable cause to believe there is an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child.
• If a child is not referred within the mandated number of days, records are destroyed. How many days is this timeframe?
• Which term refers to the judge who presides over juvenile proceedings?
• A place of non-secure custody for children may be a juvenile processing office if:
• Which term best describes the offense level for knowingly failing to report abuse under the specified circumstances?
• What role does a Guardian Ad Litem play in juvenile proceedings?
• Under Family Code Chapter 52.02 when releasing a juvenile taken into custody?
• Sec. 261.3023. LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT. (b) If the circumstances described by Section 262.104 do not exist, the officer shall obtain the child's current address and any other relevant information and report that information to the department.
• If the subject is not at high risk of harm or danger, what action is required of law enforcement?
• Which entity provides interim supervision when a child moves counties and intends to stay in the receiving county?
• When must a child have an attorney present?
• Under what circumstances can a child be taken into custody?
• Which facility is used for the temporary placement of juveniles who are accused of offenses or other criminal violations?
• Which entity issues the directive to apprehend under Sec. 52.015?
• Which condition triggers immunity from civil liability for taking possession of a child?
• The annual report to the commissioners court is required of which entities?
• In juvenile court, juveniles are typically referred to as: