front 1 In which of the following stages of the juvenile justice process would constitutional guarantees pertaining to the right to counsel come into play? police investigations correctional decisions courts arrest | back 1 courts |
front 2 Release from custody pending trial after payment of a court-ordered sum is known as ______. arrest detention petition bail | back 2 Bail |
front 3 Some states allow for both the prosecuting attorney and the guardian ad litem to present separate cases with the guardian ad litem presenting evidence that demonstrates the best interest of the child. True False | back 3 True |
front 4 The ______ hearing is used to determine the final sentence of the case. adjudicatory preliminary dispositional petition | back 4 dispositional |
front 5 Weekends and holidays typically do not count in the statutory requirement for 24-, 48-, or 72-hour release, filing of the petition, and the detention hearing. True False | back 5 True |
front 6 The stage of questioning a juvenile after taking them into custody is referred to as interrogation petition incarceration detention | back 6 interrogation |
front 7 The Uniform Juvenile Court Act provides that all parties to juvenile court proceedings are entitled to representation by counsel True False | back 7 True |
front 8 The requirement of reasonable notice of the hearing, the right to counsel, and the right to remain silent are part of which of the following? parens patriae due process the interrogation arrest | back 8 due process |
front 9 Juveniles taken into custody may either be detained or released to the custody of their parents True False | back 9 True |
front 10 It is not necessary for a juvenile to be given a Miranda warning during interrogation True False | back 10 False |
front 11 All rights guaranteed to adults are shared by juveniles True False | back 11 False |
front 12 According to the Uniform Juvenile Court Act, which of the following children should be held in detention rather than taken to his or her parents? a group of teenagers drinking at a party one who is out past curfew a child who is skipping school a juvenile suspected of armed robbery | back 12 a juvenile suspected of armed robbery |
front 13 Typically any statement made by a juvenile, unless advised by counsel, cannot be used in court. The one exception to this is in which of the following types of cases? status offenses murder abuse and neglect drug possession | back 13 abuse and neglect |
front 14 A confession obtained from a juvenile without safeguards typically is considered acceptable invalid admissible appropriate | back 14 invalid |
front 15 Which statement is true of shelter care facilities for juveniles They are physically unrestrictive. They are for youth who are homeless. They are facilities for adults and children. They are similar to jails or prisons | back 15 They are physically unrestrictive. |
front 16 Who decides to hold or release a child who has been brought to a detention center? parents prosecutor judge intake officer | back 16 intake officer |
front 17 It is more difficult to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt than to determine fault based on a preponderance of evidence True False | back 17 True |
front 18 In which of the following cases would a juvenile most likely be given a summons rather than taken in without a warrant, assuming there is no imminent danger? assault and battery drug use criminal mischief truancy | back 18 truancy |
front 19 In re Gault guarantees juveniles a number of basic rights at which stage of the juvenile justice process adjudication disposition petition arrest | back 19 adjudication |
front 20 Informal adjustment is typically discouraged in juvenile court True False | back 20 False |
front 21 Juveniles in the United States are guaranteed a number of basic rights as a result of which court case? In re Gault McKeiver v. Pennsylvania In re Winship Kent v. United States | back 21 In re Gault |
front 22 A confession made by a juvenile can be used in court even if it is not supported by other evidence True false | back 22 False |
front 23 While in custody, juvenile rights are similar to adult rights with respect to interrogation. True False | back 23 True |
front 24 Which of the following juveniles would likely be housed at a shelter care facility? Jenny, a youth who is homeless Bobby, suspected of rape Carter, a runaway Cassidy, a child who has been sex trafficked | back 24 Cassidy, a child who has been sex trafficked |
front 25 Which of the following court cases used the voluntariness test to determine the admissibility of statements made by juveniles to the police? McKeiver v. Pennsylvania In re Gault In re Winship Gallegos v. Colorado | back 25 Gallegos v. Colorado |
front 26 The Uniform Juvenile Court Act allows for detention in a local jail only if a detention center for delinquent children is unavailable True False | back 26 True |
front 27 Which of the following cases determined that juveniles are not generally guaranteed the right to a trial by jury? In re Winship McKeiver v. Pennsylvania Kent v. United States In re Gault | back 27 McKeiver v. Pennsylvania |
front 28 The jurisdictional scope of the juvenile courts can be described as undefined narrow broad singular | back 28 broad |
front 29 Parens patriae concerns for protecting minors would apply to which of the following situations robbery assault drug sales runaways | back 29 runaways |
front 30 Who is a petition filed with prosecutor police judge defense attorney | back 30 prosecutor |
front 31 In order to determine whether a child should be held or released after taken into custody a(n) ______ hearing is held. adjudicatory detention petition dispositional | back 31 detention |
front 32 A social background investigation is the responsibility of which of the following parties? judge probation officer defense counsel prosecutor | back 32 probation officer |
front 33 The quality of representation in the juvenile court today is ______. poor fine exceptional good | back 33 Poor |
front 34 One of the major concerns with disposing a case through a plea bargain rather than an adjudicatory hearing is ______. the judge has too much input witness do not get to testify the defendant receives a harsher punishment the victim does not feel justice is served | back 34 the victim does not feel justice is served |
front 35 Caseworkers from children and family services are involved in assisting the children involved in court proceedings and in formulating plans to provide services or treatment to both the children and families in which types of cases? status offense cases of suspected abuse delinquency cases where allegations of abuse are true | back 35 cases where allegations of abuse are true |
front 36 In a juvenile case, the defense counsel represents which of the following individuals? victim judge prosecutor accused | back 36 accused |
front 37 CASA volunteers usually have legal training. True False | back 37 False |
front 38 Probation officers have the power to request a revocation of probation if violation of the conditions of probation occur. True False | back 38 True |
front 39 The process by which the nature of the charges, the plea, and the punishment are negotiated and agreed on before the defendant actually enters the courtroom is known as a(n) ______. dispositional hearing adjudicatory hearing petition plea bargain | back 39 plea bargain |
front 40 Why might a college degree be required for those in probation and social service positions? It allows for those working in these fields to be well informed. It allows for these individuals to tutor their clients. It is required for all individuals working in the legal field. It meets in-service training requirements. | back 40 It allows for those working in these fields to be well informed. |
front 41 Making sure the client is properly represented at all stages of the system, that the client’s rights are not violated, and that the client’s case is presented in the most favorable light possible is the job of which individual? prosecutor judge defense attorney probation officer | back 41 defense attorney |
front 42 Child abuse and neglect investigations involve interviews with the alleged victim and person who is incarcerated and an evaluation of risk factors in the child’s environment. True False | back 42 True |
front 43 Who helps to support those who are harmed by crimes? victim advocates police officers probation officers judges | back 43 victim advocates |
front 44 Judicial assignment to the juvenile court is not often considered to be a highly desired position. True False | back 44 True |
front 45 Child protective services is also known as children and family services. True False | back 45 True |
front 46 The ______ is the “champion” of the state. probation officer defense attorney judge prosecutor | back 46 prosecutor |
front 47 Who makes the final determination as to a juvenile being adjudicated delinquent? judge prosecutor defense counsel probation officers | back 47 judge |
front 48 Jacob was taken into custody after being apprehended outside his school late at night. The school had been broken into and classrooms had been ransacked. He is charged with breaking and entering and destruction of government property which carry the potential for significant penalties including time served in a juvenile facility. As Jacob has had no previous contact with law enforcement, the prosecutor agrees to reduce the charges, and penalties will include community service, restitution to pay for the damages caused and a period of probation. After discussion with his defense counsel Jacob agrees to the conditions. This scenario is an example of which of the following? plea bargain motion to change jurisdiction waiver petition | back 48 plea bargain |
front 49 The final decision about whether a juvenile case will be heard in juvenile court is up to which individual? defense attorney judge juvenile probation officer prosecutor | back 49 prosecutor |
front 50 A judge who is characterized as a “lawgiver” judge would be most likely to do which of the following base dispositional decisions on statutory requirements use a judicial continuance of supervision in cases attempt to make decisions based on the best interest of the juvenile consider the personal characteristics of the defendant during disposition | back 50 base dispositional decisions on statutory requirements |
front 51 Given that many delinquency and abuse and neglect cases are settled by plea bargain, it is clear that the justice system is an adversarial one True False | back 51 False |
front 52 The person who is harmed during an offense is known as the person who is incarcerated juvenile victim probation officer | back 52 victim |
front 53 Holding bench hearings, settling questions concerning evidence and procedure, guiding the questioning of witnesses, and making decisions about the disposition of a juvenile are all responsibilities of which individual? judge defense counsel probation officer prosecutor | back 53 judge |
front 54 Once the prosecutor decides whether to move forward with a case, their involvement in the case is complete True False | back 54 False |
front 55 Which of the following circumstances make successfully prosecuting a case difficult multiple victims lack of evidence having an eyewitness a juvenile defendant | back 55 lack of evidence |
front 56 Which of the following types of judges is concerned primarily that all procedural requirements are fulfilled? due process parens patriae lawgiver parent figure | back 56 lawgiver |
front 57 Prosecutors make decisions without any controls on their discretionary power. True False | back 57 False |
front 58 Victim advocate programs started in the juvenile court True false | back 58 False |
front 59 Representatives from the department of children and family services are part of the juvenile court personnel in which of the following cases? status offenses violent offenses drug crimes abuse and neglect | back 59 abuse and neglect |
front 60 Match the benefit of a plea bargain to the parts of the juvenile justice system. obtains an adjudication of delinquency: reduce the charges and penalty against the client: saved time and money: receives reduced charges and less severe sentence : prosecutor Defense counsel Court system Juvenile | back 60 obtains an adjudication of delinquency: prosecutor reduce the charges and penalty against the client: Defense counsel saved time and money: Court system receives reduced charges and less severe sentence :Juvenile |
front 61 In what way is the Juvenile and Family Court Journal beneficial to practitioners It keeps them informed of current events and research in the field. It increases staff chances of promotion. It provides information toward earning a college degree. It offers training | back 61 It keeps them informed of current events and research in the field. |
front 62 Juvenile court has widely adopted which of the following policies to focus on the victim in juvenile court dispositions? due process rehabilitative restorative retributive | back 62 restorative |