LEO Utah Exam with Verified Answers
What are the exceptions to reporting child abuse? - ✅✅ • The notification
requirements do not apply to a clergyman or priest when it is in a confession.
• If someone besides the person making the confession reports the child abuse, then
the clergyman must report the abuse.
What are the officer's responsibilities upon notification of a suspected case of child
abuse? - ✅✅ On receipt of this notice, the peace officer or law enforcement
agency shall immediately notify the nearest office of the division (family services).
When can an officer take a child away from a home? - ✅✅ A minor may be
taken into custody by a peace officer without order of the court if the minor is
seriously endangered in the minor's surroundings; or seriously endangers others;
and immediate removal appears to be necessary for the minor's protection or the
protection of others
What conditions and terms allow protective custody of a child by a physician? -
✅✅ - Reason to believe the child's safety is endangered
- Custody not to exceed 72 hours without court order
- Immediately notify DCFS
- Document the grounds for which the child was taken into custody and the nature
and necessity for any medical care given
,What procedures should be followed in obtaining photographic evidence of a child
in a child abuse case? - ✅✅ - May take photographs of the areas of trauma
visible on a child
- Photographs may be taken of the premises or of objects relevant to a reported
circumstance of child abuse or neglect
- Photographs or X-rays, and all other medical records pertinent to an investigation
for child abuse or neglect shall be made available
What are examples of evidence related to neglect and abuse? - ✅✅ - Report by
child
- Living conditions
- Bruising
- Broken bones
- Injuries in various stages of healing
What is the safe harbor law? - ✅✅ - A mother of a child who wishes to give up
the child without any legal recourse or disclosing identity
What are the unique circumstances involving children that are victims of sexually
related crimes and abuse? - ✅✅ • child tells stories of sexual abuse
• Child reports sexual activity
• Child displays sudden fear of strangers, relative, sitter
• Child displays change in behavior at school or with friends
• Child complains of pain, itching, discharge, swelling, bruises, bleeding or starts
to walk differently
What are the proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation for sex
crimes involving children? - ✅✅ • Ensure safety of child (determine if
immediate intervention is required; if not, interview regarding specifics)
,• ID suspect
• Locate, preserve and collect evidence
• Summon Department Special Victim's Unit (SVU), if available, as soon as
possible
What is a civil dispute? - ✅✅ A conflict between two or more parties where no
crime is occurred.
What is a summon? - ✅✅ Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do
something.
Who can be summoned? - ✅✅ Defendant to appear in court, and person to
appear in court as jury or witness.
Writs is Replevin? - ✅✅ An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal
property.
What is Attachment and Garnishment? - ✅✅ - An order to withhold non-exempt
personal property or money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
What is a temporary restraining order? - ✅✅ Order issued by a court retraining
the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the activities of an abusive
person.
When is a restraining order ordinarily issued? - ✅✅ - An order of the court that
states a person is to refrain from particular acts and to stay away from particular
places.
, What is a protective order? - ✅✅ Order issued by a court meant to protect a
person from harm or harassment.
What can a protective order consist of? - ✅✅ To stay away from the petitioners
home, job, vehicle, or school.
- No contact or harass
- Not possess gun or other weapons
- Establish temporary custody of children
What is a notice of eviction? - ✅✅ Removal of a tenant from rental property by
the landlord.
What is a Liens? - ✅✅ A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment
of a debt.
What are civil bench warrants for arrest? - ✅✅ Arrest warrant issued by a judge
in a civil case and is typically issued for contempt of court or failure to appear.
What are Custody Decrees? - ✅✅ Court judgement which names the parent with
whom the child will live, how visitation will be handled, and who will provide
financial support.
Utah Courts can be served by who? - ✅✅ - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process.
What are the exceptions to reporting child abuse? - ✅✅ • The notification
requirements do not apply to a clergyman or priest when it is in a confession.
• If someone besides the person making the confession reports the child abuse, then
the clergyman must report the abuse.
What are the officer's responsibilities upon notification of a suspected case of child
abuse? - ✅✅ On receipt of this notice, the peace officer or law enforcement
agency shall immediately notify the nearest office of the division (family services).
When can an officer take a child away from a home? - ✅✅ A minor may be
taken into custody by a peace officer without order of the court if the minor is
seriously endangered in the minor's surroundings; or seriously endangers others;
and immediate removal appears to be necessary for the minor's protection or the
protection of others
What conditions and terms allow protective custody of a child by a physician? -
✅✅ - Reason to believe the child's safety is endangered
- Custody not to exceed 72 hours without court order
- Immediately notify DCFS
- Document the grounds for which the child was taken into custody and the nature
and necessity for any medical care given
,What procedures should be followed in obtaining photographic evidence of a child
in a child abuse case? - ✅✅ - May take photographs of the areas of trauma
visible on a child
- Photographs may be taken of the premises or of objects relevant to a reported
circumstance of child abuse or neglect
- Photographs or X-rays, and all other medical records pertinent to an investigation
for child abuse or neglect shall be made available
What are examples of evidence related to neglect and abuse? - ✅✅ - Report by
child
- Living conditions
- Bruising
- Broken bones
- Injuries in various stages of healing
What is the safe harbor law? - ✅✅ - A mother of a child who wishes to give up
the child without any legal recourse or disclosing identity
What are the unique circumstances involving children that are victims of sexually
related crimes and abuse? - ✅✅ • child tells stories of sexual abuse
• Child reports sexual activity
• Child displays sudden fear of strangers, relative, sitter
• Child displays change in behavior at school or with friends
• Child complains of pain, itching, discharge, swelling, bruises, bleeding or starts
to walk differently
What are the proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation for sex
crimes involving children? - ✅✅ • Ensure safety of child (determine if
immediate intervention is required; if not, interview regarding specifics)
,• ID suspect
• Locate, preserve and collect evidence
• Summon Department Special Victim's Unit (SVU), if available, as soon as
possible
What is a civil dispute? - ✅✅ A conflict between two or more parties where no
crime is occurred.
What is a summon? - ✅✅ Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do
something.
Who can be summoned? - ✅✅ Defendant to appear in court, and person to
appear in court as jury or witness.
Writs is Replevin? - ✅✅ An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal
property.
What is Attachment and Garnishment? - ✅✅ - An order to withhold non-exempt
personal property or money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
What is a temporary restraining order? - ✅✅ Order issued by a court retraining
the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the activities of an abusive
person.
When is a restraining order ordinarily issued? - ✅✅ - An order of the court that
states a person is to refrain from particular acts and to stay away from particular
places.
, What is a protective order? - ✅✅ Order issued by a court meant to protect a
person from harm or harassment.
What can a protective order consist of? - ✅✅ To stay away from the petitioners
home, job, vehicle, or school.
- No contact or harass
- Not possess gun or other weapons
- Establish temporary custody of children
What is a notice of eviction? - ✅✅ Removal of a tenant from rental property by
the landlord.
What is a Liens? - ✅✅ A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment
of a debt.
What are civil bench warrants for arrest? - ✅✅ Arrest warrant issued by a judge
in a civil case and is typically issued for contempt of court or failure to appear.
What are Custody Decrees? - ✅✅ Court judgement which names the parent with
whom the child will live, how visitation will be handled, and who will provide
financial support.
Utah Courts can be served by who? - ✅✅ - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process.
