DCJS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Is a child able to obtain a protective order - Answer -Yes but it must be filed on their
behalf by a parent or guardian
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
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.
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.
3- permanent protective order- 2yrs
What is family abuse? - Answer -Any act involving violence, force, or threat of force
including; any forceful detention, results in bodily injury or places one in a reasonable
apprehension of bodily injury. Which is committed by a person against such persons
family/ household members
what is the defenition of family disturbances? - Answer -Any yelling and screaming in
the household which would disrupt the family.
No warrants of arrest shall be issued for any child by a magistrate except? - Answer -
On appeal from a decision of an intake officer.
Arrests that can be made for crimes outside an officers presence? ( juvenile law ) -
Answer -Shoplifting, carrying a weapon on school property, and committing assault and
battery
Statements made at intake or during mental health screenings by a child are admissible
in court proceedings? True or False - Answer -False
Can children be transported with adults suspected or charged with criminal acts? -
Answer -No they never are together
Causes for immediate ( warrant less arrest) custody of juvenile? - Answer -1. Detention
order
2. A warrant issued by magistrate.
3. CHINS
4. A child has committed a crime in the presence of the officer
5. Upon complaint of person who saw the child commit a warrant less offense
If an officer has PC to believe a child has committed a felony, can they be taken into
immediate custody? - Answer -YES
Is a child able to obtain a protective order - Answer -Yes but it must be filed on their
behalf by a parent or guardian
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
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.
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.
3- permanent protective order- 2yrs
What is family abuse? - Answer -Any act involving violence, force, or threat of force
including; any forceful detention, results in bodily injury or places one in a reasonable
apprehension of bodily injury. Which is committed by a person against such persons
family/ household members
what is the defenition of family disturbances? - Answer -Any yelling and screaming in
the household which would disrupt the family.
No warrants of arrest shall be issued for any child by a magistrate except? - Answer -
On appeal from a decision of an intake officer.
Arrests that can be made for crimes outside an officers presence? ( juvenile law ) -
Answer -Shoplifting, carrying a weapon on school property, and committing assault and
battery
Statements made at intake or during mental health screenings by a child are admissible
in court proceedings? True or False - Answer -False
Can children be transported with adults suspected or charged with criminal acts? -
Answer -No they never are together
Causes for immediate ( warrant less arrest) custody of juvenile? - Answer -1. Detention
order
2. A warrant issued by magistrate.
3. CHINS
4. A child has committed a crime in the presence of the officer
5. Upon complaint of person who saw the child commit a warrant less offense
If an officer has PC to believe a child has committed a felony, can they be taken into
immediate custody? - Answer -YES
