Family Code and Juvenile Offenders Class 314 Practice Test

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• When must a juvenile officer present during the certification phase of a written statement follow special rules?
• 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.
• When can the director terminate an activation of the Amber Alert system with respect to a particular abducted child?
• Under which circumstances can a grandparent consent to a minor's medical treatment without written consent?
• Five Domains of Risk Factors for youth gang involvement include which set of domains?
• Which facility is for the temporary placement of juveniles accused of offenses or other criminal violations?
• Which phrase defines conduct that indicates a need for supervision?
• If an employer terminates a permanent employee for attending a hearing for their child, what remedy is the employee entitled to?
• Which statement is NOT a duty of local law enforcement regarding missing children as described?
• ______ or '______ ____ ____' is the judge of a juvenile court.
• Which term is used to describe a court-ordered status for a child indicating a need for supervision?
• What standard must be satisfied for a juvenile court to issue a directive to apprehend?
• 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?
• 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.
• 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?
• Who is entitled to immediate release when a juvenile is placed in an unapproved detention facility?
• In a missing child or missing person case where the individual is at high risk of harm, what must local law enforcement do?
• A child who is not in custody can be fingerprinted and photographed when:
• Which term best describes the offense level for knowingly failing to report abuse under the specified circumstances?
• Which factor is listed as an underlying societal strain that contributes to gang formation?
• Which facility is used for placement of juveniles adjudicated for offenses or other individuals convicted of crimes, with construction restricting movement?
• 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:
• _____ means a dual-system child who is involved with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems at the same time.
• 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.
• Which types of offenses qualify a juvenile for the First Offender Program?
• If the child appears before the court with no parent or guardian, the court shall appoint which person?
• 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?
• 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.
• 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 entity issues the directive to apprehend under Sec. 52.015?
• 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 term describes a preliminary indication that an unidentified body may be the missing person, used when identity is not yet confirmed?
• Which official may conduct detention hearings if the juvenile judge is unavailable?
• 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?
• Which term denotes the court designated to exercise jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings?
• When is information about a missing child entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System?
• Driving under the influence by a minor (third or subsequent offense) is categorized as delinquent conduct under which code?
• During the taking into custody of a juvenile offender, if the juvenile is injured and requires immediate medical attention, a peace officer
• Who may take a child into custody when there is probable cause to believe the child violated probation?
• What is the purpose of Title III of the Juvenile Justice Code?
• 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: Can a child be held criminally liable for committing perjury?
• What must happen for a grandparent to consent to medical treatment without written consent?
• 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.
• 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):
• What are some key reasons juveniles may be detained during the intake process?
• Unidentified bodies must be entered into the clearinghouse and NCIC within how many working days?
• What actions must law enforcement take when a child is reported missing and is at high risk of harm or in danger?
• Clearinghouse records related to the investigation of a missing child, a missing person, or an unidentified body are what?
• ______ 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.
• ______ 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.
• If a child fails to obey a justice/municipal court order, the offense and the maximum fine?
• What phrase must the written notification be marked with?
• A missing child under how many years of age triggers flagging records?
• The interim supervision provides which of the following?
• 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.
• 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?
• 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.
• Identify the facility described as a secure, movement-restricted residence for juveniles after adjudication.
• 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.
• Under what circumstances can a child be taken into custody?
• 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?
• 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?
• 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?
• 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?
• When can a juvenile's written statement about criminal behavior be admissible in court?
• Under what conditions may a juvenile be fingerprinted without consent?
• Which entities are required to maintain records for flagging a missing child under the system?
• Which facility is used for the temporary placement of juveniles who are accused of offenses or other criminal violations?
• 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?
• The maximum age for a 'child' is 17. Which option represents that maximum age?
• If a local law enforcement agency believes a missing child is a victim of abuse or neglect after locating them, what actions are required?
• Which term describes leaving a child in a potentially harmful situation or failing to provide basic needs such as food, clothing, or shelter?
• Which of the following lists exactly the four offenses that are excluded from transfer to the juvenile court?
• ______ is the adult with whom the child resides.
• What are the three types of Statements of a Child?
• How long do parents have a duty to support their unemancipated child who remains in high school?
• 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.
• The clearinghouse is a what of information on missing children, missing persons, and attempted child abductions?
• The forwarding of fingerprints to DPS is in relation to which event?
• Which actions may trigger the release of a child from a detention facility?
• A first offender program may not be utilized for cases involving
• Which term describes a child accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not be a crime if committed by an adult?
• Which condition is typically considered when deciding whether to detain a juvenile during intake?
• 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?
• During interim supervision, the progress report is provided to which department?
• What degree of offense applies when a person knowingly fails to report abuse or neglect that could harm a child's health or welfare?
• Under whose administrative direction does the clearinghouse operate?
• In Texas, a missing person is defined as what?
• Which entity provides interim supervision when a child moves counties and intends to stay in the receiving county?
• What must a person taking a child into custody do without unnecessary delay?
• What must happen when a juvenile is placed in a jail not approved for the detention of juveniles?
• Abuse includes the following act or omission by a person:
• In intake, which is NOT a factor for detention?
• ______ ____ is a court designated to exercise jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings.
• A period of interim supervision may not exceed __ days.
• Which of the following is NOT a type of Statement of a Child?
• A place of non-secure custody for children may be a juvenile processing office if:
• Which statement correctly describes who is required to use the missing children clearinghouse information?
• 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?
• 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.
• Immunity from civil and criminal liability extends to which groups?
• A juvenile offender is prohibited from being detained with which group under the Texas Family Code?
• For referrals to juvenile court, within how many days must a law enforcement agency forward information including fingerprints to DPS?
• 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?
• Which party represents the child's best interests in juvenile court?
• What must law enforcement inform the person who filed the missing report about?
• The process by which a juvenile court determines whether the juvenile has engaged in delinquent conduct is an ______ hearing.
• In admissibility of a Statement of a Child, what must be true about the voices on the recording?
• 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.
• Directive to Apprehend: Who may request a directive to apprehend?
• Within the Five Domains, which domain specifically covers the school environment and academic factors?
• While being detained in a juvenile processing office, a child may NOT be left unattended.
• 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.
• What is the protocol for handling the identification of an unidentified body?
• Which of the following best describes the term 'Missing person' in this context?
• Within each county, which two entities may enter into a written interagency agreement to share information about juvenile offenders?
• Which agency is responsible for establishing the missing children and missing persons clearinghouse?
• Which statement about youth involvement in gangs is true?
• Which official may conduct detention hearings or determine detention release when the juvenile court judge is unavailable?
• A valid rights waiver by a juvenile requires voluntary agreement from which parties?
• The NCIC unidentified person file stores information about which category?
• If a missing child is located and determined to be in danger of abuse, what action must law enforcement take?
• Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of delinquent conduct?
• The clearinghouse collects information on missing children, missing persons, and what else?
• A juvenile court _____ in Texas is a lawyer who is appointed by the juvenile board to conduct hearings and make determinations for juvenile cases.
• The court exercising criminal jurisdiction shall transfer to the juvenile court a child who is charged with an offense other than which four charges?
• The child may be detained in a Juvenile Processing Office for no longer than ______ hours.
• In a missing person investigation not at high risk, the investigation should begin with what approach?
• 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.
• Within how long must the officer orally advise the superintendent after arrest or detention?
• If information is not immediately available at the time of the original missing child report, what should be done?
• Which person is permitted to serve as guardian ad litem for a child?
• In the Juvenile Justice Code, the adult who resides with the child is referred to as the:
• 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.
• What is the time frame for entering the name of a missing child or person into the clearinghouse and NCIC after receiving the report?
• Instead of taking a child into custody, when can a warning notice be issued?
• What must an agency do immediately after the return of a missing child or person or the identification of an unidentified body?
• 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.
• If a child is not referred within the mandated number of days, records are destroyed. How many days is this timeframe?
• True or False: A law enforcement officer, probation officer, or other employee of the juvenile court may be appointed as a guardian ad litem.
• ______ is the adult who resides with the child and is responsible for the child's home life.
• What is the time frame for holding a detention hearing after a juvenile is taken into custody?
• 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 statement correctly describes when a juvenile processing office may serve as a place of non-secure custody?
• Under Titles II and V of the Texas Family Code, a "child" means a person who is under __________ years of age.
• In the sexting example, what is the age of the girl?
• Under Titles II and V, the term 'child' refers to a person under how many years of age?
• When is a juvenile exempt from petitions filed in juvenile court?
• Detention hearings for status offenders and nonoffenders; who conducts the detention hearing?
• Under Sec. 51.151, which statement is correct regarding polygraph examination?
• The preferred time/location to do a non-custodial follow up interview with a juvenile is while that juvenile is at _____.
• What is the age threshold for a missing child to be considered an abducted child in these provisions?
• 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:
• Who may file a missing child report with law enforcement?
• If a school teacher learns that an 11-year-old child is being beaten by her parents, when must the teacher report such belief?
• When is a juvenile's written statement about criminal behavior admissible in court?
• If the subject is not at high risk of harm or danger, what action is required of law enforcement?
• A directive to apprehend is not subject to ______.
• 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.
• Which statement is true regarding fingerprinting of a non-custodial child?
• Which statement best describes a traffic offense as used in juvenile context?
• 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?
• An oral statement obtained from a juvenile suspect is admissible in court under which circumstances?
• Which item is listed as a societal strain that gives rise to gangs?
• The adult with whom the child resides is called:
• Which of the following best describes a 'child' aged 10 through 17?
• Which domain focuses on relationships with friends and peers?
• What is required for a polygraph examination of a juvenile in custody?
• Immunity from civil and criminal liability extends to which individuals who participate in an investigation at the request of Child Protective Services?
• Detention hearings under Sec. 54.011 pertain to which group of youths?
• The Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return crisis number can be provided for missing persons in which circumstance?
• The parents of a child have the duty to provide __________ for the child.
• What is the term for the formal finding by a juvenile court that a child has engaged in delinquent conduct?
• 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:
• Delinquent conduct includes conduct other than ______ that violates a penal law punishable by imprisonment or confinement in jail.
• Which term describes a court order entered concerning a child adjudicated for conduct indicating a need for supervision as a status offender?
• In what situations may a married, divorced, or widowed juvenile be exempt from petitions in juvenile court?
• The Missing Children and Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse is referred to as what in statute?
• Under which conditions may a child's rights in proceedings be waived?
• 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?
• Who appoints the juvenile court referee in Texas?
• A parent, managing conservator, or guardian fails to attend a hearing after receiving a court order; that constitutes what offense?
• 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?
• On the issuance of a directive to apprehend, which individuals shall take the child into custody?
• True or False: If a judge/alternate of juvenile court is not available, any magistrate may make detention release determinations or conduct detention hearings.
• A child may be found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision only after an ______ hearing.
• Which condition qualifies for activating the alert system for an abducted child?
• What is the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse, and where is it located?
• The certified copy of the child's birth certificate must be provided not later than which day after enrollment?
• The authority for the offense level described for failing to report is which level?
• 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.
• ______ 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.
• What should a law enforcement agency do if it has access to the national crime information center database?
• TRUE OR FALSE: The presence of multiple domains in a youth's life increases the likelihood of gang involvement.
• What is required of all Texas law enforcement agencies regarding unidentified bodies?
• If a mother's parental rights have been terminated, she is no longer considered the child's ______ parent.
• Which best describes the criteria for warning notices?
• During interim supervision, which department must receive the progress report at least every 90 days?
• In the Juvenile Justice Code, the term 'child' means a person who is ______ years of age or older and under ______ years of age.
• A missing child 17 years of age or younger that is in danger is categorized as what?
• An employer may not _______ the employment of a permanent employee because the employee is required to attend a hearing for their child.
• 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.
• Who may request a directive to apprehend a child under Sec. 52.015?
• Within each county, a district school ________ and the juvenile probation department may enter into a written interagency agreement to share information about juvenile offenders.
• What is the time frame for reporting a missing child to NCIC and TLETS once a report is received?
• 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?
• ____ 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.
• Which statement accurately describes the condition for a juvenile's writing statement admittance requiring Miranda and magistrate presence?
• A law enforcement officer may take temporary custody of a child to take fingerprints if the officer:
• 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.
• True or False: An attorney for a child can also be his/her guardian ad litem.
• What role does a Guardian Ad Litem play in juvenile proceedings?
• Which information should be included when entering a missing child or person into the NCIC and clearinghouse?
• A 15-year-old girl's sexting with her 15-year-old boyfriend falls under which definition?
• Which term refers to the judge who presides over juvenile proceedings?
• Under Family Code Chapter 52.02 when releasing a juvenile taken into custody?
• In regard to CCP Art. 63.009, the missing child or person shall be entered into NCIC:
• Which database is used to log missing child information for nationwide tracking?
• What is the term for the referral of a child to the official or officer designated by the juvenile board to handle juvenile cases?
• 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.
• The clearinghouse contains information on which categories?
• Under what conditions can CPS take possession of a child?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Domains of risk factors for youth gang involvement?
• A copy of a warning notice must be sent to the parent and which other party?
• Which condition triggers immunity from civil liability for taking possession of a child?
• What is required for a child to waive their rights during legal proceedings?
• Abuse includes which of the following actions by a person toward a child?
• When a missing child is reported, the missing child shall be entered into NCIC within what time frame?
• 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?
• Which statement accurately describes when a child may be taken into custody?
• If there are no certified place of detention in the county, the designated place of detention may be in another county. True or False?
• In juvenile court, juveniles are typically referred to as:
• 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.
• When must a child have an attorney present?
• Who is required to use the clearinghouse for missing children and missing persons information?