Juvenile Basics
A "child" means an individual under the age of _____ and that includes any minor alleged to be involved with delinquent behavior?
18
Which court case is related to juvenile jury trials?
McKeiver V. Pennsylvania
True of False:
Officers need to use only one contact method to try to reach the juveniles parents/guardian prior to an interview?
False
True or False?
If a 16-year-old arrested for felony burglary do the photos be sent to BCA?
True
Explain the child savers movement?
True or False:
Police records of children do not need to be kept separate from adult records.
False
A case in which the Supreme Court provided due process rights to juveniles, including notice of charges, counsel, right to examine witnesses, and right to remain silent.
In re Gault
Explain the difference between a custodial interview and a non-custodial interview?
Custodial - Juvenile is in custody
Non-Custodial - Juvenile not in custody
Can juveniles be used in a photo line up without the court approval?
NO
Where was the first juvenile court created?
1899, Cook County, IL
CHIPS stand for what?
Child In Need Of Protective Services
The U.S. Supreme Court reasoned that a probation officer does not play the same role as an attorney in the adversary system of criminal justice in which court case?
Fare V. Michael
Custodial interview requires the following 3 things?
Miranda
Attempted to contact parents/guardians
Parents are allowed if the juvenile is okay with it
What does EJJ stand for?
Extended Jurisdiction Juvenile
Explain labeling theory?
“delinquent” label can reinforce behavior
Name 3 examples of a status offense?
Truancy
Running away from home
Curfew Violation
Underage Drinking
A case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the reasonable doubt standard, the same used in criminal trials, should be required in all delinquency adjudications.
In re Winship
How many hours do you have to release a juvenile that is in custody? _________
How many hours can a juvenile be in jail prior to seeing a judge? _________
6
24
Explain the 1980s–1990s = “Get Tough” era
Juveniles were treated as adults and had the same consequences and court proceedings.
Explain why juveniles may lie during an interview?
Who would not be a mandated reporter?
Police Officer
Accountant
Social Worker
Mental Health Counselor
Accountant
The Court held that the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures is not limited solely to the actions of law enforcement personnel (search of child belongings in a school setting).
New Jersey v. T.L.O
Give some examples of things you should do when reading Miranda to a juvenile?
Don't talk to fast
Have the juvenile repeat Miranda back to you in your own words
Use simple language
In adult court you are convicted and sentenced. What is the same thing but in juvenile court called?
Adjudication → Disposition
What's it called when the offense is only illegal because of the offenders age?
Status Offense