2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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◉ Secured Custody. Answer: The court must believe the juvenile
committed the offense in the petition and also one of the following
conditions must be met:
The juvenile is charged with a felony and is a danger to property or
persons; assault; failure to appear on delinquency charge;
The court believes the juvenile will not come to court on a pending
charge;
The juvenile has run away from a training school or detention
center;
The court believes the juvenile has or will harm himself/herself;
The juvenile is undisciplined by being a runaway and may need
secure custody.
◉ Delinquent Juvenile. Answer: Any juvenile who, while less than 16
years of age but at least 6 years of age, commits a crime or infraction
under State law or local ordinance, including violation of motor
vehicle law.
These are criminal matters, and must be proven beyond a
reasonable doubt.
, ◉ Undisciplined Juvenile. Answer: A juvenile between less than 16
and older than 6 who is unlawfully absent from school, regularly
disobedient to parent/guardian, runs away from home for more
than 24 hours
The evidence must be clear and convincing.
◉ Interstate Compact on Juveniles. Answer: All 50 states and D.C.'s
ratified agreement providing a formal means of returning a juvenile
to the juvenile's home state.
◉ A juvenile is considered a runaway after. Answer: 24 hours
◉ Law Enforcement working with Protective Services Professionals.
Answer: Works hand in hand with medical services court and DSS in
attempt to address all of juvenile needs.
Also provides security to DSS officials.
◉ Custody Hearing. Answer: Within 5 calendar days for Secure
Custody;
◉ Secure detention is not an option when. Answer: a juvenile is
found in violation of a curfew