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What are examples of Underlying Societal Strains that Give Rise to Gangs?
High Unemployment, Community Seen as uncaring, and profitability of illegal activity.
What is a child defined by the Family Code?
A person between the ages of 10 and 16.
What is the maximum time a juvenile can be detained in a Juvenile Processing Office?
6 hours
What are the waiver of rights?
Any right of a child may be waived if: The waiver is made by the child and their attorney, they are informed of and understand the right and the possible consequences of waiving it, the waiver is voluntary, and the waiver is made in writing or in recorded court proceedings
What information are school packets, for MC offenses which occur on school property, required to contain?
An offense report, complaint, statement by a witness, statement by a victim.
What are examples of Needs Met by Gangs for Juveniles?
Status, Protection, Bonding, Survival, and Acceptance.
What is a status offender?
A child committing an offense which would not be an offense if committed by an adult.
What is required on or before 10 days after a juvenile is arrested?
The juvenile information must be forwarded to DPS.
What kinds of statements are admissible in court?
Investigatory questions, res gestae statements, and in custody statements after a Magistrate's Warning has been provided
What student ages are you prohibited from filing MC offenses for?
Students 12 years old and younger
What are Factors Affecting Youth Encounters with Police?
The need for independence, rebellion against authority, and peer pressure.
What is delinquent conduct?
Conduct other than a traffic offense that violates a penal law punishable by imprisonment, violates a court order constituting contempt, commits DUI 3 or more, or commits an offense under chapter 49 of the penal code
How long does a "professional" with cause to believe a child has been or may be abused or neglected have to make a report to DFPS?
48 hours or less
A child must be separated by _______ and ________ from ________ in a secure facility.
sight; sound; adults
What is a custodial interrogation?
A juvenile in custody and asked questions.
What are the Three Phases of Gang Activity?
Minor Mischief; Seeking identity; and shootings, drugs, and killings.
What is Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision?
Conduct other than a traffic offense that violates a penal law punishable by fine only, runaway, using inhalants, violating school code of conduct, violating a lawful court order, prostitution, or electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor
What is the time frame the name of the missing person or child must be entered into the clearinghouse?
Within 2 hours of receiving the report of a missing child or person.
What types of offenses qualify for the First Offender Program?
A first offense for Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision, M/C's (other than traffic)
Delinquent Conduct (other than Felony 3 or higher, Aggravated CS Felony, or SJF or Misdemeanor involving violence to another person or use/possession of a weapon)
When are you allowed to take temporary custody of a child to take finger prints?
When there is PC the child engaged in delinquent conduct, other fingerprints were found during the investigation, and there is PC to believe the fingerprints will match the child's
What are reasons a child may be detained in a Juvenile Processing Office?
May be used for temporary detention to return the child to the parent, completion of essential reports, photographing and fingerprinting, and receipt of a statement by a child.
What is the clearinghouse?
A central repository of information on missing children, missing persons, and attempted child abductions.
What is the response time for DFPS to begin investigating abuse or neglect of the highest priority?
24 hours
What are the enforcement options for a child found to have committed an offense?
A child can be released to a parent or responsible adult, can be taken to a place of non-score custody, can be transferred to a detention facility, or can be issued a citation and released.
1) What is required to take a child into custody when they have committed an offense?
2) True/False: For offenses committed outside of your presence or view involving juveniles you must obtain an arrest warrant (or directive to apprehend) before arresting them.
A police officer establishes probable cause a child committed an offense
False, all you need is PC.