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Unit 9: Juvenile Court SystemCWEL test with complete
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Judges - answer preside over hearings, determine questions of fact
and law, and make final determinations of case issues.
(Assistant) State's Attorneys - answer have the discretion to
determine whether petitions will be filed and what allegations will
be included. They are also responsible for prosecuting cases;
establishing whether abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred; and
the prosecution of termination of parental rights.
Guardians Ad Litem: - answer Guardians ad litem represent the
best interest of children, while attorneys represent the children's
legal interests. Children in Illinois are entitled to both attorneys and
guardians ad litem
Respondents' Attorneys - answer represent the parents or legal
guardians. The families may privately hire them. If families are
financially unable to hire attorneys, the court may appoint Public
Defenders.
Court Reporters take official notes of court proceedings.
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - answer are trained
volunteers, appointed by judges, to work with other court personnel
to protect childrens' best interests and ensure proper delivery of
child welfare services. At the discretion of the court, CASA
volunteers may testify pertaining to the well-being of children and,
in Illinois counties with populations under three million, may also be
appointed to serve as guardians ad litem.
, Circuit Clerks - answer accept and file documents and reports for
the court record
Subpoenas - answer Writs issued by the Clerk of the Court that are
served on witnesses. Subpoenas typically are issued to people who
do not automatically attend court, such as doctors who are called as
expert witnesses. Subpoenas compel attendance at trials or
depositions to give testimony or produce documents, including
notes. Failure to comply with subpoenas may result in a contempt of
court (Rule to Show Cause) proceeding.
Petitions - answer Documents filed by attorneys alleging specific
violations/conditions of the law and requesting judicial action
Juvenile Court Orders of Protection - answer Set forth reasonable
conditions of behavior to be observed for a specified time. They may
be requested at any time. There are also Domestic Violence Orders
of Protection
Motions to Compel - answer Court orders used primarily to inform
persons who have missed appearing in court. They are sent to
persons such as caseworkers and attorneys. Subsequent failures to
appear may result in sanctions or DCFS or private agency
managerial staff being compelled into court.
Court Orders - answer Requires persons named to do or refrain
from doing something as specified. These orders are issued by
judges, have the force of law, and remain effective until vacated.
The consequences for non-compliance with a court order include
civil and criminal penalties, such as fines or imprisonment
Summons - answer Orders for someone to appear and answer a
petition before the court
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