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PRPA Juvenile Law – Questions & Correct Answers
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PRPA Juvenile Law – Questions & Correct AnswersJuvenile Right Ans - A person under the age of 18 years
Juvenile Court Right Ans - any court that has jurisdiction over matters
involving juveniles
D.E.S. Right Ans - Department of Economic Security
DCS Right Ans - Department of Child Safety
Primary role of DCS Right Ans - to protect the child
Severance Right Ans - A judicial hearing wherein parental rights and
responsibilities of natural parents may be terminated
Neglect or Neglected Right Ans - The inability or unwillingness of a parent
or guardian to provide child with supervision, food, clothing, shelter or
medical care
*Child not being cared for*
Delinquent Act Right Ans - This is an act by a juvenile which, if committed
by an adult, would be a: criminal offense, petty offense, a violation of any law
of this state
*Crime*
Delinquent Right Ans - Juvenile who is adjudicated or found to have
committed a delinquent act
Status offense Right Ans - a violation of the law that pertains to minors but
not adults
Incorrigible Right Ans - *naughty child*
not able to be corrected; beyond control
Is a runaway from the child's home or parent, guardian or custodian
, A juvenile that doesn't want to follow rules
Habitually behaves in such a manner as to injure or endanger the morals or
health of self or others
Dependant Right Ans - Under the age of 8
Detention Right Ans - The temporary custody of a juvenile in a secure
facility after a petition has been filed and before the adjudicatory process
begins.
*Jail*
Intake Right Ans - The booking area of the juvenile court detention center
where all juveniles are physically brought to the court to be processed and
screened
Petition Right Ans - A charging document filed in juvenile court by the
county attorney alleging that juvenile is delinquent, incorrigible or dependent.
*complaint*
Adjusted Right Ans - similar to a diversion program for adults
Detention/Advisory hearing Right Ans - *initial appearance for juveniles*
A judicial hearing that informs the juvenile of the *formal charges* against
him/her and provides the opportunity for *entry of a plea*
Transfer hearing Right Ans - The hearing in which a decision is made to
waive a juvenile to the criminal court. Waiver decisions are based on such
criteria as the child's age, her or his prior offense history, and the nature of the
offense.
Adjudication hearing Right Ans - *A trial in a juvenile court* to determine
whether a juvenile is delinquent or incorrigible
Adjudicated Right Ans - Hearing where juvenile is *found guilty*
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