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DCJS Final Exam – 270 Practice Questions with Answers – Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence, Criminal Code – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

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This comprehensive document provides 270 fully answered practice questions for the DCJS Final Exam, aligned with the 2025/2026 curriculum of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). It serves as a complete study guide for individuals preparing for certification or recertification in law enforcement and related fields. All questions are clearly explained and paired with the correct answers, making it ideal for review and exam readiness. Topics covered include: Juvenile law and protective orders: CHINS, status offenders, protective orders (EPO, preliminary, permanent), custody protocols, family violence laws, and parental rights. Criminal and civil procedures: Arrest procedures, probable cause, warrants, statutory vs. case law, constitutional rights, Miranda requirements, and search and seizure rules. Evidence and crime scene: Chain of custody, admissibility tests, testimonial and physical evidence, show-up identifications, and investigative protocols. Drug and weapon laws: Controlled substances, VA criminal codes (e.g., 18.2-248, 18.2-250), drug categories, and weapons possession laws. Use of force and officer safety: Levels of force, OC spray protocol, pre-assault indicators, officer safety strategies, and compliance generation. Terrorism and disaster response: Hazardous materials (B-NICE), WMD indicators, disaster perimeter control, and local/state emergency responsibilities. Professional ethics and behavior: Police ethics, code of conduct, public expectations, and dealing with corruption and misconduct. This study guide is essential for: Candidates preparing for basic DCJS certification in Virginia. Criminal justice and law enforcement students in academic or vocational programs. Police academy trainees, probation officers, and correctional officers seeking DCJS certification. Instructors and training supervisors in need of up-to-date practice material for classroom or field training. Keywords: DCJS exam, Virginia law enforcement, juvenile justice, protective orders, domestic violence law, family abuse, stalking definition, probable cause, CHINS, delinquent child, warrants, Miranda rights, search and seizure, OC spray, use of force, evidence types, chain of custody, felony classes, misdemeanors, criminal law codes, statutory burglary, controlled substances, drug classification, WMD response, terrorism definition, police ethics, public trust, officer code of conduct

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DCJS Final Exam Practice Questions
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Protective Order for Children - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A child can obtain a

protective order, but it must be filed on their behalf by a parent or guardian.


Issuance of Protective Orders - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Only judges can issue

preliminary or permanent protective orders; magistrates cannot.


Emergency Protective Orders - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Emergency protective

orders can be sought by either law enforcement officers or a victim and are

issued by any JDR judge or magistrate. They are valid for 72 hours or until

the next business day if the end of the hours falls on a holiday.


Possession of Firearm with Protective Order - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Possession

and transportation of a firearm while a protective order is active by the

defendant is illegal.

,Communication Violation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔While there is a protective order

in place, the defendant cannot use a third party to communicate with the

petitioner; doing so is a violation of the protective order and is an arrestable

offense.


Definition of Stalking in Family Violence - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stalking in family

violence is defined as a person who, on more than one occasion, engages

in conduct directed at another person with the intent to place fear of death,

criminal sexual assault, or bodily injury to the domestic violence victim.


LEO Arrest in Domestic Violence Cases - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔In Virginia, law

enforcement officers must establish that there is a predominant aggressor

to make an arrest in domestic violence cases.


Collaboration of Law Enforcement and CPS - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Law

enforcement and other social services like CPS often work together in

domestic violence and child abuse cases.


Victim and Suspect Interviews - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Victims and suspects

should always be interviewed separately.

, LEO Mandated Reporting - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Law enforcement officers are

mandated reporters and must report to social services if a child is a victim

or directly involved in a domestic violence incident.


LEO Responsibilities on Domestic Violence Scene - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔When

arriving on a domestic violence scene, law enforcement officers must make

the scene safe, establish roles, render aid, call CPS if needed, and secure

warrants and emergency protective orders.


Protections of Re Gault - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The protections of Re Gault in

juvenile law include the welfare of the child and family, the safety of the

community, and the protection of the rights of the victims.


Types and Duration of Protective Orders - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔There are three

types of protective orders: Emergency Protective Order (EPO) lasting 72

hours, preliminary protective order lasting 2 weeks or until court date, and

permanent protective order lasting 2 years.


Definition of Family Abuse - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Family abuse refers to acts of

violence or threats of violence against a family member.




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