Definitions and Age Requirements
Q: What age defines a "Child, Juvenile, or Youth" under this policy?
What is, Any unmarried person under the age of 18 who has not been emancipated by court order.
A child younger than what age generally cannot be arrested, charged, or adjudicated delinquent unless the offense is a forcible felony?
Younger than 7 years old.
What notification effort must be made after a juvenile is arrested?
What is,
A diligent effort to notify the parent or guardian until notification occurs or custody is transferred.
At the time of arrival to the JAC, what must the arresting/transporting officer indicate on the Juvenile Probable Cause Affidavit?
What is,
Whether contact was made with the juvenile's parent, guardian, legal custodian, or responsible adult.
What is the maximum age for eligibility for a Juvenile Civil Citation?
What is,
17 years old or younger.
Besides being under 18, what two requirements must be met to be considered a juvenile under this policy?
What is, unmarried and not emancipated by court order.
What three non-criminal reasons may an officer take a juvenile into custody?
what is,
1. Runaway or missing child.
2. Juvenile has been harmed or is in danger of abuse or assault.
3. Truant from school.
How long may a juvenile be held in temporary custody at the Public Safety Building Holding Area?
What is,
Up to 6 hours.
Can a parent or guardian invoke or waive a juvenile's constitutional rights?
No. Only the juvenile may invoke or waive those rights. The juvenile may confer with the parent or guardian if requested.
Name four acceptable misdemeanor offenses for a Juvenile Civil Citation.
What is,
A juvenile is handcuffed to a stationary object in a locked room. Is this secure custody or non-secure custody?
What is,
Secure custody. Non-secure custody specifically prohibits being handcuffed to a stationary object, and secure custody includes confinement in a locked room or cell.
When there is probable cause for a misdemeanor arrest, what three options does the officer have?
What is,
1. A Juvenile Civil Citation.
2. Transport to JAC and complete a Juvenile PC affidavit.
3. Out-of-custody PCA with supervisor authorization and release to a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
What are the three authorized reasons for temporarily holding a juvenile at the Public Safety Building?
What is,
1. Fingerprinting.
2. Photographing.
3. Awaiting transport to an approved juvenile facility or release to a parent/guardian/responsible adult.
What is the maximum number of officers who may interview a juvenile during an interview session?
What is,
No more than two officers.
Name four offenses or circumstances that make a juvenile ineligible for a Juvenile Civil Citation.
What is,
What are the two prohibited forms of contact between juveniles in secure custody and incarcerated adults?
What is,
1. Sight Contact
2. Sound Contact
Can status offenders be fingerprinted or photographed?
What is,
No. Status offenders will not be fingerprinted or photographed.
Status offenders may not be placed in secure custody with what group of juveniles?
What is,
Juveniles being held on criminal charges.
Prior to any custodial interview, how shall juveniles be advised of their Miranda Warnings?
What is,
Via a handheld card or Miranda Rights Form. Officers may also complete a Written Rights Waiver Form.
A juvenile qualifies for a Juvenile Civil Citation, but the officer is unable to contact the juvenile's parent or guardian. Can the officer still issue the Juvenile Civil Citation?
What is,
No. If the officer is unable to contact the juvenile's parent or guardian, a Juvenile Civil Citation shall not be issued and a physical arrest will be initiated
What four requirements must exist for non-secure custody?
What is,
1. Held in an unlocked multipurpose area.
2. Not handcuffed to a stationary object.
3. Held only long enough for identification, investigation, processing, and release/transfer.
4. Under continuous visual supervision.
What is the only reason transport to an intake facility may be delayed?
What is,
When the juvenile requires medical attention
What two conditions must be met before a juvenile can be released to a responsible adult who is not the parent or legal guardian?
What is,
1. Supervisor authorization.
2. A criminal history and warrant check must be completed on the responsible adult, who cannot be a registered sexual offender/predator or convicted felon.
If a juvenile cannot read or write, does the policy prohibit officers from obtaining a waiver of Miranda rights?
What is,
No. The policy requires officers to ensure the juvenile understands their constitutional rights before questioning.
What six things must occur before a Juvenile Civil Citation can be issued and the juvenile released?