For minor offenses, as well as for status offenses in most states, the best interest of the child position is the guiding standard of juvenile court decision making.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
(Question #2) The phrase
parens patriae means the state as parent.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
(Question #3) Organizational factors limit the use of the appellate review of juvenile court decisions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
(Question #4) Which orientation of a probation officer is related to his or her role in referring juveniles to appropriate community services and programs?
A) broker role
B) detector role
C) enforcer role
D) enabler role
(Question #5) Which of the following is NOT a requirement for transfer proceedings in the juvenile code of a state?
A) a legitimate transfer hearing
B) a sufficient notice to the juveniles family and defense attorney
C) a statement of the court order regarding transfer
D) the right to trial by a jury
(Question #6) What should a judge specifically ensure when a court deposition is made?
A) that cases are diverted to alternative systems
B) that victims have access to services they need
C) that it is individualized and includes graduated sanctions
D) that all court staff is adequately trained to handle it
(Question #7) Which constitutional right do juveniles NOT have?
A) right to due process
B) right to counsel
C) right to appeal
D) Miranda rights
(Question #8) Which of the following functions applies to the staff members in a juvenile court?
A) ensuring that trials are concluded without continuances
B) providing effective post-dispositions to each youth
C) ensuring that an adequate information system is available to evaluate performance
D) encouraging family members to participate in the development of the youths intervention plan