Which statement is true regarding fingerprinting of a non-custodial child?

Which statement is true regarding fingerprinting of a non-custodial child?

• A. The child's parent voluntarily consents in writing
• B. The child consents in writing
• C. The school principal consents in writing
• D. A court order is issued

Answer: (A)

For a non-custodial child, who has not entered state custody, the person with the authority to authorize fingerprinting is the parent or legal guardian who has custody. The consent must be given in writing and must be voluntary. A minor cannot legally give binding consent on their own, and a school principal does not have the authority to grant this consent on behalf of the parent. A court order can authorize fingerprinting in some specific legal contexts, but it isn’t the standard requirement for routine fingerprinting of a non-custodial minor. So the correct understanding is that written voluntary consent from the parent is required.

For a non-custodial child, who has not entered state custody, the person with the authority to authorize fingerprinting is the parent or legal guardian who has custody. The consent must be given in writing and must be voluntary. A minor cannot legally give binding consent on their own, and a school principal does not have the authority to grant this consent on behalf of the parent. A court order can authorize fingerprinting in some specific legal contexts, but it isn’t the standard requirement for routine fingerprinting of a non-custodial minor. So the correct understanding is that written voluntary consent from the parent is required.