IDAHO JUVENILE PROBATION
OFFICER EXAM 2026/2027: 100
VERIFIED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
RATIONALES FOR IDJC
CERTIFICATION
1. The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act is codified in which Title and Chapter of
the Idaho Code?
A. Title 18, Chapter 5
B. Title 20, Chapter 5
C. Title 19, Chapter 5
D. Title 21, Chapter 5
Answer: B. Title 20, Chapter 5
Rationale: The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act is codified in Title 20, Chapter 5 of the
Idaho Code, establishing the legal framework for juvenile probation, detention, and
correctional services.
2. Under Idaho Code § 20-529, who has the authority to appoint county
probation officers?
A. The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
B. The Idaho Supreme Court
C. The courts in each county, with concurrence of county commissioners
D. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Answer: C. The courts in each county, with concurrence of county
commissioners
Rationale: Idaho Code § 20-529 provides that "the courts in the several counties of this
state may appoint one (1) or more persons to serve as probation officers at the expense
of the county with the concurrence of the county commissioners".
3. Which of the following best describes the legislative intent of the Idaho
Juvenile Corrections Act?
A. To punish juvenile offenders as severely as adults
B. To establish county-operated probation offices and provide for the rehabilitation of
juvenile offenders
C. To eliminate all juvenile probation services
D. To transfer all juvenile justice functions to the state
Answer: B. To establish county-operated probation offices and provide for the
,rehabilitation of juvenile offenders
Rationale: The Juvenile Corrections Act established county-operated probation offices
throughout the state and contains specific language regarding the rehabilitation and
supervision of juvenile offenders.
4. Under Idaho law, what is the 24-hour responsibility of juvenile probation
officers?
A. They must work only during business hours
B. They are responsible for the supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court
orders
C. They must be available 24 hours a day for emergencies
D. They have no specific 24-hour responsibilities
Answer: B. They are responsible for the supervision of juvenile offenders'
compliance with court orders
Rationale: A Juvenile Probation Officer is an employee of a county juvenile probation
department who is responsible for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with
court orders.
5. Which of the following best distinguishes a status offense from a delinquent
act?
A. Status offenses are only punishable in adult court
B. Status offenses would not be crimes if committed by an adult
C. Status offenses always involve property damage
D. Status offenses are always violent
Answer: B. Status offenses would not be crimes if committed by an adult
Rationale: A status offense is behavior that is only illegal because of the youth's age
(e.g., truancy, curfew violation) and would not be criminal if performed by an adult.
6. What is the maximum period of formal probation a court may impose on a
juvenile offender under the Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act?
A. One year from the date of the order
B. Two years from the date of the order
C. Three years from the date of the order
D. Five years from the date of the order
Answer: C. Three years from the date of the order
Rationale: Under the Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act, the maximum period of formal
probation is three years from the date of the order.
7. The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act was established in what year?
A. 1985
B. 1990
C. 1995
D. 2000
Answer: C. 1995
, Rationale: By a legislative act in 1995, the state of Idaho removed juvenile justice from
the state of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and created the Department of
Juvenile Corrections.
8. According to IDAPA 11.11.03, what is the definition of a Juvenile Probation
Officer?
A. A state employee who supervises adult offenders
B. An employee of a county juvenile probation department responsible for supervision
of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders
C. A law enforcement officer who arrests juveniles
D. A court-appointed attorney for juveniles
Answer: B. An employee of a county juvenile probation department responsible
for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders
Rationale: A Juvenile Probation Officer is an employee of a county juvenile probation
department who is responsible for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with
court orders.
9. The POST Basic Juvenile Probation Academy consists of how many hours of
training?
A. 40 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 200 hours
Answer: B. 80 hours
Rationale: The certification process of basic training involves eighty hours at the Idaho
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Juvenile Probation Academy.
10. What is the passing score required for the Idaho POST juvenile probation
certification examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Answer: B. 75%
Rationale: To pass the exam, candidates must score at least 75%. Two attempts are
allowed.
11. Who must pass the POST juvenile probation certification examination?
A. Only supervisors
B. Only new hires with no experience
C. Any full-time juvenile probation officer employed on or after October 1, 2010
D. Only part-time juvenile probation officers
Answer: C. Any full-time juvenile probation officer employed on or after
October 1, 2010
OFFICER EXAM 2026/2027: 100
VERIFIED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
RATIONALES FOR IDJC
CERTIFICATION
1. The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act is codified in which Title and Chapter of
the Idaho Code?
A. Title 18, Chapter 5
B. Title 20, Chapter 5
C. Title 19, Chapter 5
D. Title 21, Chapter 5
Answer: B. Title 20, Chapter 5
Rationale: The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act is codified in Title 20, Chapter 5 of the
Idaho Code, establishing the legal framework for juvenile probation, detention, and
correctional services.
2. Under Idaho Code § 20-529, who has the authority to appoint county
probation officers?
A. The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
B. The Idaho Supreme Court
C. The courts in each county, with concurrence of county commissioners
D. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Answer: C. The courts in each county, with concurrence of county
commissioners
Rationale: Idaho Code § 20-529 provides that "the courts in the several counties of this
state may appoint one (1) or more persons to serve as probation officers at the expense
of the county with the concurrence of the county commissioners".
3. Which of the following best describes the legislative intent of the Idaho
Juvenile Corrections Act?
A. To punish juvenile offenders as severely as adults
B. To establish county-operated probation offices and provide for the rehabilitation of
juvenile offenders
C. To eliminate all juvenile probation services
D. To transfer all juvenile justice functions to the state
Answer: B. To establish county-operated probation offices and provide for the
,rehabilitation of juvenile offenders
Rationale: The Juvenile Corrections Act established county-operated probation offices
throughout the state and contains specific language regarding the rehabilitation and
supervision of juvenile offenders.
4. Under Idaho law, what is the 24-hour responsibility of juvenile probation
officers?
A. They must work only during business hours
B. They are responsible for the supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court
orders
C. They must be available 24 hours a day for emergencies
D. They have no specific 24-hour responsibilities
Answer: B. They are responsible for the supervision of juvenile offenders'
compliance with court orders
Rationale: A Juvenile Probation Officer is an employee of a county juvenile probation
department who is responsible for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with
court orders.
5. Which of the following best distinguishes a status offense from a delinquent
act?
A. Status offenses are only punishable in adult court
B. Status offenses would not be crimes if committed by an adult
C. Status offenses always involve property damage
D. Status offenses are always violent
Answer: B. Status offenses would not be crimes if committed by an adult
Rationale: A status offense is behavior that is only illegal because of the youth's age
(e.g., truancy, curfew violation) and would not be criminal if performed by an adult.
6. What is the maximum period of formal probation a court may impose on a
juvenile offender under the Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act?
A. One year from the date of the order
B. Two years from the date of the order
C. Three years from the date of the order
D. Five years from the date of the order
Answer: C. Three years from the date of the order
Rationale: Under the Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act, the maximum period of formal
probation is three years from the date of the order.
7. The Idaho Juvenile Corrections Act was established in what year?
A. 1985
B. 1990
C. 1995
D. 2000
Answer: C. 1995
, Rationale: By a legislative act in 1995, the state of Idaho removed juvenile justice from
the state of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and created the Department of
Juvenile Corrections.
8. According to IDAPA 11.11.03, what is the definition of a Juvenile Probation
Officer?
A. A state employee who supervises adult offenders
B. An employee of a county juvenile probation department responsible for supervision
of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders
C. A law enforcement officer who arrests juveniles
D. A court-appointed attorney for juveniles
Answer: B. An employee of a county juvenile probation department responsible
for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders
Rationale: A Juvenile Probation Officer is an employee of a county juvenile probation
department who is responsible for supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with
court orders.
9. The POST Basic Juvenile Probation Academy consists of how many hours of
training?
A. 40 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 200 hours
Answer: B. 80 hours
Rationale: The certification process of basic training involves eighty hours at the Idaho
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Juvenile Probation Academy.
10. What is the passing score required for the Idaho POST juvenile probation
certification examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Answer: B. 75%
Rationale: To pass the exam, candidates must score at least 75%. Two attempts are
allowed.
11. Who must pass the POST juvenile probation certification examination?
A. Only supervisors
B. Only new hires with no experience
C. Any full-time juvenile probation officer employed on or after October 1, 2010
D. Only part-time juvenile probation officers
Answer: C. Any full-time juvenile probation officer employed on or after
October 1, 2010
