SCCJA Juvenile Procedures and Child
Abuse homework Exam Questions
and Answers7
Once a child's case has been transferred to General Sessions Court and he/she is being tried as
an adult he/she loses confidentiality in what? - ANSWERS-Finger prints and I.D.
When jurisdiction is relinquished by the Family Court what procedures come into play? -
ANSWERS-Full power and authority to grant bail hold preliminary hearings and any other
powers are now provided by law for magistrate in such cases.
Who may petition a child/juvenile into Family Court? - ANSWERS-1. Parent
2. Guardian
3. Public official who's job is to deal with child welfare board
What are the age guidelines for Pre-trial detention? - ANSWERS-1. 10 and under can't be held
2. 11 & 12 year olds only be placed at detention by Family Court if charged with non-status
offence charge.
What makes a child eligible for detention in a secured juvenile detention facility? - ANSWERS-1.
Violent Crime
2. Charged with a violent crime with other circumstances
3. Fugitive from another agency
4. Request protection in writing
5. Charged with A&B
6. ABHAN on school grounds
, 7. Posses a deadly weapon
How long can a juvenile be held in a non-secure custody within the Law Enforcement Center
and for what purpose? - ANSWERS-Only the time necessary to i.d., investigate, intake screening,
and awaiting release to parents.
How long can a child be held in an adult facility or place of detention for adults? - ANSWERS-6
hours
How long can a child be held in a temporary holdover facilty? - ANSWERS-48 hours
If a juvenile is ordered detained for violating a valid court order, how long can he/she be held in
a juvenile detention facility? - ANSWERS-72 hours
Transfer of jurisdiction? - ANSWERS-from family court to general sessions
What 2 crimes being charged to a child can request be made 30 days to have the case
transfered to general sessions court? - ANSWERS-Murder or criminal sexual conduct
Transfer of jurisdiction means moving a child's case from family court to general sessions. What
court case allows this? - ANSWERS-Kent vs U.S.
Parens patriae - ANSWERS-Act that provides care and protection equivalent to that of a parent -
came from England (common law)
3 things that must happen before a child's case is transfered from Family Court to General
sessions court. - ANSWERS-*right to a hearing before transfer
*right to counsel at transfer hearing
*right to access by counsel to records
Abuse homework Exam Questions
and Answers7
Once a child's case has been transferred to General Sessions Court and he/she is being tried as
an adult he/she loses confidentiality in what? - ANSWERS-Finger prints and I.D.
When jurisdiction is relinquished by the Family Court what procedures come into play? -
ANSWERS-Full power and authority to grant bail hold preliminary hearings and any other
powers are now provided by law for magistrate in such cases.
Who may petition a child/juvenile into Family Court? - ANSWERS-1. Parent
2. Guardian
3. Public official who's job is to deal with child welfare board
What are the age guidelines for Pre-trial detention? - ANSWERS-1. 10 and under can't be held
2. 11 & 12 year olds only be placed at detention by Family Court if charged with non-status
offence charge.
What makes a child eligible for detention in a secured juvenile detention facility? - ANSWERS-1.
Violent Crime
2. Charged with a violent crime with other circumstances
3. Fugitive from another agency
4. Request protection in writing
5. Charged with A&B
6. ABHAN on school grounds
, 7. Posses a deadly weapon
How long can a juvenile be held in a non-secure custody within the Law Enforcement Center
and for what purpose? - ANSWERS-Only the time necessary to i.d., investigate, intake screening,
and awaiting release to parents.
How long can a child be held in an adult facility or place of detention for adults? - ANSWERS-6
hours
How long can a child be held in a temporary holdover facilty? - ANSWERS-48 hours
If a juvenile is ordered detained for violating a valid court order, how long can he/she be held in
a juvenile detention facility? - ANSWERS-72 hours
Transfer of jurisdiction? - ANSWERS-from family court to general sessions
What 2 crimes being charged to a child can request be made 30 days to have the case
transfered to general sessions court? - ANSWERS-Murder or criminal sexual conduct
Transfer of jurisdiction means moving a child's case from family court to general sessions. What
court case allows this? - ANSWERS-Kent vs U.S.
Parens patriae - ANSWERS-Act that provides care and protection equivalent to that of a parent -
came from England (common law)
3 things that must happen before a child's case is transfered from Family Court to General
sessions court. - ANSWERS-*right to a hearing before transfer
*right to counsel at transfer hearing
*right to access by counsel to records
