MPOETC EXAM 8 questions and
answers 2025
Petition - ANSWER Is a formal document by which an attorney for the commonwealth or the
juvenile probation officer alleges a juvenile delinquent
Written Allegation - ANSWER is the document that is completed by a law enforcement officer or
other person that is necessary to allege a juvenile has committed an act of delinquency
(What Police Officer's File)
Consent Decree - ANSWER court order issued by a judge with specific terms and conditions that
a juvenile must follow
**-unless discharged by the court, a consent decree lasts 6 MONTHS**
Proceedings: - ANSWER The Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure govern
DELINQUENCY AND DEPENDENCY.
How long do you hold Juveniles in Custody? - ANSWER We are not holding juveniles in custody
in excess of 6 HOURS.
When does a juvenile have a full hearing? - ANSWER Under PA law, a child must have a full
hearing on charges filed within 10 DAYS AFTER arrest/detention. -Detained/In Jail
Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act - ANSWER -Parents must be advised of their child's
rights immediately
-All Juveniles are considered INDIGENT in all delinquency cases
-Courts cannot consider parent financial resources when assigning counsel
answers 2025
Petition - ANSWER Is a formal document by which an attorney for the commonwealth or the
juvenile probation officer alleges a juvenile delinquent
Written Allegation - ANSWER is the document that is completed by a law enforcement officer or
other person that is necessary to allege a juvenile has committed an act of delinquency
(What Police Officer's File)
Consent Decree - ANSWER court order issued by a judge with specific terms and conditions that
a juvenile must follow
**-unless discharged by the court, a consent decree lasts 6 MONTHS**
Proceedings: - ANSWER The Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure govern
DELINQUENCY AND DEPENDENCY.
How long do you hold Juveniles in Custody? - ANSWER We are not holding juveniles in custody
in excess of 6 HOURS.
When does a juvenile have a full hearing? - ANSWER Under PA law, a child must have a full
hearing on charges filed within 10 DAYS AFTER arrest/detention. -Detained/In Jail
Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act - ANSWER -Parents must be advised of their child's
rights immediately
-All Juveniles are considered INDIGENT in all delinquency cases
-Courts cannot consider parent financial resources when assigning counsel
