NC BLET Juvenile Law Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NC BLET Juvenile Law Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Parens Patriae - allows the state to become the substitute parent to protect the child and provide for the child's needs. Abused Juvenile - Any juvenile less than 18 years of age whose parent/guardian/caretaker inflicts or allows to be inflicted serious physical injury, commits, permits, or encourages the commission of a sexual crime. Creates or allows to be created serious emotional damage. Encourages, directs, or approves of delinquent acts involving moral turpitude. Caretaker - Any person other than a parent, guardian, or custodian who has responsibility for the health and welfare of a juvenile. Custodian - Person or agency that has been awarded legal custody of a juvenile by a court or person 2100% Pass Guarantee Olivia West, All Rights Reserved © 2025 Dependent juvenile - a juvenile in need of assistance or placement because the juvenile has no parent, guardian, or custodian Neglected Juvenile - A juvenile who does not receive proper care, supervision, or discipline from a parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker; or who has been abandoned, or has not been provided necessary medical care. Three Quanta of Proof - 1. Preponderance of evidence. 2. Clear and convincing evidence. 3. Beyond a reasonable doubt. Allegations in a petition alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency shall be proved by - clear and convincing evidence. Juvenile court jurisdiction - Original jurisdiction over alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency cases. Termination parental rights, emancipation of a juvenile. Review placement in foster care. Consent for an abortion for an unemancipated minor. Emancipated Minor - Age 16-17 where you declare yourself independent of a guardian and are considered an adult, and can reasonably prove you are independent. Notify DSS immediately for - Emergency or non-emergency investigations of child abuse. 3100% Pass Guarantee Olivia West, All Rights Reserved © 2025 DSS - Department of Social Services Every person has a legal duty to - report facts which lead the person to suspect that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or dependent, or has died as a result of maltreatment. Steps in Answering Complaints - 1. Initial approach should be professional. 2. Explain to complainant the health and safety of the child is being considered. 3. Show concern/sympathy. 4. If refusal to enter home by parent/guardian, then probable cause is needed to enter it (i.e. exigent circumstances or a warrant.) 5. Interfering with an investigation is a crime. DSS must notify the SBI of a report of child sexual abuse at a daycare facility or home within - 24 hours or the next work day DSS must give written notice to a person making the report regarding whether the report of abuse allegations was true or not, and what act