Probation Officer Indiana Exam | UPDATED Questions
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Q1: Absconder
A: A juvenile probationer or parolee who hides, conceals, or absents him/herself with the
intent to avoid legal process or authorized control
Q2: Adjudged Delinquent
A: A minor who has been classified as such through court proceedings in a properly
constituted court of law
Q3: Adjudicate
A: To pronounce, decree, or settle in the exercise of judicial authority in a properly
constituted court of law
Q4: Affidavit
A: A written or printed declaration or statement of facts made voluntarily and confirmed by
the oath of affirmation of the party making it, taken before an officer having authority to
administer such oath
Q5: Aftercare
A: A juvenile who has been committed in the sending state who is residing and being
supervised in the community (For purpose of ICJ see Parole)
Q6: Commitment
A: An order by the court of appropriate jurisdiction ordering the care, custody, and
treatment of a juvenile to an agency or private or state institution maintained for such
purpose.
Q7: Compact Administrator
A: A person designated by statute or appointed by the Governor who is responsible for
coordinating his/her state's Interstate Compact on juveniles operations.
Q8: Cooperative Supervision
A: Supervision provided by the receiving state as requested by the sending state (pursuant
to Article VII).
Q9: Correspondent
A: A person responsible for handling specific duties relating to the Compact and under the
supervision of the Compact Administrator or Deputy Compact Administrator.
, Q10: Counsel (Legal)
A: Representation of a juvenile by an attorney, either privately retained or court appointed,
or a person who is proper or sufficient to be recognized by the law.
Q11: Court
A: (For Interstate Compact on Juveniles purposes) Any Judicial entity having jurisdiction over
dependent, neglected children, delinquent juveniles, and/or status offenders.
Q12: Pre-Sentence Report
A: A written report by a probation officer requested by the court to help the judge
determine whether the officer's recommendations are suitable for the child based on the
charge and family situation. (This report is also used in adult court).
Q13: Revocation
A: An act of the court in conjunction with imprisonment as a result of a violation of
probation.
Q14: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
A: Evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind.
Q15: Emancipated Minor
A: Free from parental control and is able to support oneself.
Q16: Preponderance of Evidence
A: Evidence which, when unexplained and un-contradicted, appears to be sufficient to
establish a fact.
Q17: Custodian
A: A person with which a child resides.
Q18: Interstate Compact on Juveniles
A: Sending state and receiving state agreement between 50 states. Need to have
employment and residence.
Q19: Sequestered Jury
A: No media, no visitors in the courtroom.
Q20: Concurrent Offenses
A: Acts committed together.
Q21: Consecutive Sentences
with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Absconder
A: A juvenile probationer or parolee who hides, conceals, or absents him/herself with the
intent to avoid legal process or authorized control
Q2: Adjudged Delinquent
A: A minor who has been classified as such through court proceedings in a properly
constituted court of law
Q3: Adjudicate
A: To pronounce, decree, or settle in the exercise of judicial authority in a properly
constituted court of law
Q4: Affidavit
A: A written or printed declaration or statement of facts made voluntarily and confirmed by
the oath of affirmation of the party making it, taken before an officer having authority to
administer such oath
Q5: Aftercare
A: A juvenile who has been committed in the sending state who is residing and being
supervised in the community (For purpose of ICJ see Parole)
Q6: Commitment
A: An order by the court of appropriate jurisdiction ordering the care, custody, and
treatment of a juvenile to an agency or private or state institution maintained for such
purpose.
Q7: Compact Administrator
A: A person designated by statute or appointed by the Governor who is responsible for
coordinating his/her state's Interstate Compact on juveniles operations.
Q8: Cooperative Supervision
A: Supervision provided by the receiving state as requested by the sending state (pursuant
to Article VII).
Q9: Correspondent
A: A person responsible for handling specific duties relating to the Compact and under the
supervision of the Compact Administrator or Deputy Compact Administrator.
, Q10: Counsel (Legal)
A: Representation of a juvenile by an attorney, either privately retained or court appointed,
or a person who is proper or sufficient to be recognized by the law.
Q11: Court
A: (For Interstate Compact on Juveniles purposes) Any Judicial entity having jurisdiction over
dependent, neglected children, delinquent juveniles, and/or status offenders.
Q12: Pre-Sentence Report
A: A written report by a probation officer requested by the court to help the judge
determine whether the officer's recommendations are suitable for the child based on the
charge and family situation. (This report is also used in adult court).
Q13: Revocation
A: An act of the court in conjunction with imprisonment as a result of a violation of
probation.
Q14: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
A: Evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind.
Q15: Emancipated Minor
A: Free from parental control and is able to support oneself.
Q16: Preponderance of Evidence
A: Evidence which, when unexplained and un-contradicted, appears to be sufficient to
establish a fact.
Q17: Custodian
A: A person with which a child resides.
Q18: Interstate Compact on Juveniles
A: Sending state and receiving state agreement between 50 states. Need to have
employment and residence.
Q19: Sequestered Jury
A: No media, no visitors in the courtroom.
Q20: Concurrent Offenses
A: Acts committed together.
Q21: Consecutive Sentences
