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Colorado Children's CodeA child may be charged with committing a delinquent act between ages: A) 9-17 B) 12-18 C) 10-21 D) 10-17 - correct answer D It is the age at which they COMMITTED the crime. Starting at what age can a case in Colorado be transferred to Adult Court? - correct answer 15 years of age at the time of the crime. Can a juvenile consent to a search without an adult present? - correct answer Yes! Juveniles can consent to search. Parents/guardians do not need to be on scene nor do they have to give consent. If you have an emancipated juvenile, do you still need a parent/ guardian for the Miranda waiver? - correct answer No. Once emancipated they do not need another present to review their rights with them. List out mandatory hold crimes. (at a minimum describe the underlying theme of them all) - correct answer 1. Possession of dangerous or illegal weapon 2. Possession of defaced firearm 3. Carrying a concealed weapon 4. Carrying a concealed weapon on school, college, or university grounds. 5. Prohibited use of a weapon 6. Illegal discharge of firearm 7. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile 8. ANY felony offense against a person which the juvenile used or possessed and threatened the use of a firearm When do you have to advise someone of their rights? - correct answer Questioning (about a crime) + Custody = Miranda What is an emancipated youth? What are the requirements? - correct answer -Over 15yoa and under 18 -No longer under the power or control of parents -Must demonstrate independence in matters of CARE, CUSTODY and EARNINGS What is the goal of Juvenile Diversion? - correct answer The goal of Diversion is to prevent further involvement of the juvenile or child in the formal legal system. Services may include diagnostic needs assessment, restitution programs, community service, job training and placement, specialized tutoring, constructive recreational activities, and general counseling. Can a 9 year old be charged with a crime in Colorado? - correct answer No, The Juvenile Justice System is for those ages 10-17 How old does a juvenile have to be to have a case direct-filed on them? - correct answer 16-17 YOA at time of offense. What is YOS? - correct answer Youthful Offender System. Operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections rather than the traditional system through the Division of Youth Corrections. The intent of this program is aimed at serious juvenile offenders who have been directly filed in the district court as adults, but are diverted upon sentencing to the YOS program rather than placed directly in adult facilities. What two factors must be present in a Temporary Youth Holding Facility? - correct answer All detainees must be separated from adult prisoners by: -sight -sound How long can a juvenile be held in custody before a detention hearing must be conducted? - correct answer 48 hours How long does the state have to file the charges after a detention hearing? - correct answer 72 hours