Deck 8: Juvenile Court Procedures

Question 1

A verified petition is a petition that is not signed under oath.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The geographical location of the court refers to:

A) jurisdiction
B) intake
C) venue
D) adjudicatory

Answer 2

C

Question 3

At the detention hearing, the minor is advised of his privilege against self-incrimination.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

_____refers to the geographical location of the court.

Question 5

If an officer takes a minor into temporary custody for a criminal offense and releases the minor with a written notice to appear before the probation officer, the notice is called:

A) petition
B) verification
C) citation
D) pleadings

Question 6

The hearing that is similar to the sentencing phase of an adult criminal trial is the:

A) disposition hearing
B) intake
C) adjudicatory hearing
D) sentencing hearing

Question 7

The ____ hearing is similar to the sentencing phase of an adult criminal trial.

Question 8

Venue refers to the geographical location of the court in which the proceeding will be conducted.

Question 9

The ____phase of the juvenile court case is used to screen cases in determining whether the juvenile needs the help of the court.

Question 10

The adjudicatory hearings is generally very similar to that of adult criminal trials.

Question 11

In dependency and neglect cases, the guardian ad litem is responsible for presenting evidence alleging child abuse or neglect.

Question 12

The purpose of a detention hearing is to determine whether the juvenile should be released or shall be further detained.

Question 13

In dependency cases, the court usually orders release of the minor from custody unless a ____ showing has been made that certain circumstances exist.

Question 14

The standard of proof in juvenile cases in establishing whether the juvenile committed the crime is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 15

The disposition hearing is similar to the trial phase of an adult criminal court.

Question 16

The order of proceedings during the _____ hearing is generally similar to that of an adult criminal trial.

Question 17

The commencement of proceedings in juvenile court to declare a minor a ward of the court is started by:

A) the judge calling the case in open court
B) the filing of a verified petition
C) filing of an information
D) none of the above

Question 18

Generally, the probation officer or social worker shall represent the interest of the minor in non-delinquency cases, if there is no guardian ad litem appointed.

Question 19

The hearing that takes place soon after a minor is taken into custody is called:

A) adjudicatory hearing
B) detention hearing
C) show cause hearing
D) arraignment

Question 20

In most states, the probation officer is required to present a predisposition report to the judge when the juvenile is determined to have committed a felony.

Question 21

Describe the contents of a verified petition.

Question 22

Compare and contrast an adjudicatory hearing with a trial in adult criminal court.

Question 23

Explain what rights victims have in juvenile court.

Question 24

What occurs during the intake phase?

Question 25

Explain the difference between a detention hearing and an adjudicatory hearing.