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DCJS EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
What is unlawful entry - ANSWER-Entering property of another
with intent to cause damage or in any manner to interfere with the
rights of the owner
What are the elements of injuring property - ANSWER-If any
person unlawfully destroys anything that is not his own shall be
guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor if the value is under 1,000 and a
class 6 felony it's over 1,000
What are the elements of someone were to tamper with a vending
machine - ANSWER-Anyone to tamper with a vending machine
by entering, forcing or attempt to enter, shall be guilt of a class 1
misdemeanor the first time and class 6 felony any other time
It is illegal to sleep in a public place T/F - ANSWER-FALSE
Is a child able to obtain a protective order - ANSWER-Yes but it
must be filed on their behalf by a parent or guardian
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Can a preliminary or permanent protective orders be issued by
both magistrates or judges - ANSWER-No only judges can.
Judges are also the only ones who can make leases to the
Protective orders
How are emergency protective orders obtained? - ANSWER-
Either LEO or a victim can seek it and issued by any JDR judge or
magistrate. They are good for 72 hours or until the next business
day if the end of the hours falls on a holiday.
Possession and transportation of a firearm while a protective
order is active by the defendant is legal
True or False - ANSWER-FALSE it is illegal and not allowed
While there is a PO in place can the defendant use a third party to
communicate with the petitioner? - ANSWER-No, it is a violation
of the PO And is an arrest able offense
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What is the definition of stalking in family violence? - ANSWER-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 DV victim
In Virginia, LEO "shall" or just make an arrest in Domestic
Violence cases, what must be established in order to do so? -
ANSWER-1. That there is a predominant aggressor
2. Look at the multiple facts to determine. If unable, at least make
a report. Sometimes both parties are arrested
3. Establish jurisdiction and relationship
LE and other social services like CPS NEVER work together T/F -
ANSWER-False they work together often in Domestic Violence /
Child abuse cases.
Victims should always be interviewed with the suspect present
T/F - ANSWER-False, victims and suspects should always be
interviewed separately.
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LEO are mandated reporters, when do they report to social
services? - ANSWER-If a child is a victim or directly involved in
the Domestic violence incident- CPS must be notified. Voluntary
reporting of the child involvement is indirect.
What is the LEO responsibility when arriving on a domestic
violence scene? - ANSWER-1. Make the scene safe
2. Get the story: establish roles
3. Render aid
4.call CPS if need be
5. Secure warrants & EPO
What are the protections of Re Gault ( Juvenile Law) - ANSWER-
1- welfare of child and family
2- the safety of the community
3- protection of the rights of the victims.
What kinds of protective orders are there and how long do they
last - ANSWER-1- EPO= 72hrs
2- preliminary protective order= 2 weeks or up until court date.
DCJS EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
What is unlawful entry - ANSWER-Entering property of another
with intent to cause damage or in any manner to interfere with the
rights of the owner
What are the elements of injuring property - ANSWER-If any
person unlawfully destroys anything that is not his own shall be
guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor if the value is under 1,000 and a
class 6 felony it's over 1,000
What are the elements of someone were to tamper with a vending
machine - ANSWER-Anyone to tamper with a vending machine
by entering, forcing or attempt to enter, shall be guilt of a class 1
misdemeanor the first time and class 6 felony any other time
It is illegal to sleep in a public place T/F - ANSWER-FALSE
Is a child able to obtain a protective order - ANSWER-Yes but it
must be filed on their behalf by a parent or guardian
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Can a preliminary or permanent protective orders be issued by
both magistrates or judges - ANSWER-No only judges can.
Judges are also the only ones who can make leases to the
Protective orders
How are emergency protective orders obtained? - ANSWER-
Either LEO or a victim can seek it and issued by any JDR judge or
magistrate. They are good for 72 hours or until the next business
day if the end of the hours falls on a holiday.
Possession and transportation of a firearm while a protective
order is active by the defendant is legal
True or False - ANSWER-FALSE it is illegal and not allowed
While there is a PO in place can the defendant use a third party to
communicate with the petitioner? - ANSWER-No, it is a violation
of the PO And is an arrest able offense
,3|Page
What is the definition of stalking in family violence? - ANSWER-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 DV victim
In Virginia, LEO "shall" or just make an arrest in Domestic
Violence cases, what must be established in order to do so? -
ANSWER-1. That there is a predominant aggressor
2. Look at the multiple facts to determine. If unable, at least make
a report. Sometimes both parties are arrested
3. Establish jurisdiction and relationship
LE and other social services like CPS NEVER work together T/F -
ANSWER-False they work together often in Domestic Violence /
Child abuse cases.
Victims should always be interviewed with the suspect present
T/F - ANSWER-False, victims and suspects should always be
interviewed separately.
, 4|Page
LEO are mandated reporters, when do they report to social
services? - ANSWER-If a child is a victim or directly involved in
the Domestic violence incident- CPS must be notified. Voluntary
reporting of the child involvement is indirect.
What is the LEO responsibility when arriving on a domestic
violence scene? - ANSWER-1. Make the scene safe
2. Get the story: establish roles
3. Render aid
4.call CPS if need be
5. Secure warrants & EPO
What are the protections of Re Gault ( Juvenile Law) - ANSWER-
1- welfare of child and family
2- the safety of the community
3- protection of the rights of the victims.
What kinds of protective orders are there and how long do they
last - ANSWER-1- EPO= 72hrs
2- preliminary protective order= 2 weeks or up until court date.
