NC BLET JUVENILE LAW PRACTICE SOLUTION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ How does a juvenile court keep its jursidiction? Answer: Once
jurisdiction has been obtained, it will continue until one of the
following conditions have been met:
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
◉ What is the role of law enforcement when there is an LE
investigation of child abuse? Answer: 1.Provide necessary medical
assistance
2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other:
protect/gather evidence, photograph injuries, etc. May need consent
or search warrant to search the crime scene.
,6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center,
contact them to conduct forensic interview in instance of alleged
sexual abuse.
◉ How should an officer handle complaints during an LE
investigation of child abuse? Answer: The initial approach should be
made in a professional manner and explain that the health/safety of
the child is being considered. Be sure to show concern and
sympathy.
If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that
there is a crime being committed unless you are entering to save a
life or prevent serious bodily harm. If your entry is denied by
parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you have:
1. an arrest warrant if the subject resides within the home
2. a search warrant covering the home
3. reasonable belief that you need to make a warrantless entry to
save a life or prevent serious bodily harm (neighbors and others
may have to be interviewed to establish this probable cause).
◉ What happens if there is interference with assessment? Answer:
DSS Director can petition the Court to and request an order directing
a named person to stop the obstruction/interference.
,The petition must: describe how they are interfering and must be
verified.
◉ What are certain which constitute obstruction/interference of an
investigation? Answer: REFUSAL to do any of the following:
1. Disclose whereabouts of the juvenile
2. Allow the Director access to the juvenile or information and
records upon request
3. Allow the Director to arrange for medical or other evaluation of
the juvenile by an expert
4. Any other conduct which makes it impossible for DSS to carry out
its duty to investigate is also deemed as obstruction
◉ Courts and Interfence of Investigation: Answer: Courts can order a
person named in petition to stop the acts that are obstructing an
investigation.
EXCEPT in cases where it is alleged a juvenile needs immediate
protection/assistance: the respondent (person named in petition) is
given notice of a hearing, which must occur within 5 business days
from the date of service of petition. A Director may also request an
ex parte order in these instances.
The hearing will allow the Court to determine if such obstruction
exists and enters orders accordingly.
, A person who fails to comply with Court orders may be subject to
civil/criminal contempt proceedings.
◉ What is an ex parte order? Answer: One which is entered without
first letting the respondent an opportunity to be heard or to hear the
evidence which supports the allegations against them. (Must have
probable cause to believe juvenile is at risk for immediate harm or
respondent is interfering).
◉ If an ex parte order is issued, how many days after will the
hearing be scheduled? Answer: Within 10 days to determine if the
order should remain in effect (or to enter a new order, depending on
any change in circumstances.
◉ What should be done after the investigaton is complete? Answer:
Communicate all facts/findings with the case worker, keeping in
mind what is best for the child.
If there is decision to remove the child: social worker will obtain
petition and nonsecure order and the LEO will serve these alone
with a civil summons.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ How does a juvenile court keep its jursidiction? Answer: Once
jurisdiction has been obtained, it will continue until one of the
following conditions have been met:
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
◉ What is the role of law enforcement when there is an LE
investigation of child abuse? Answer: 1.Provide necessary medical
assistance
2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other:
protect/gather evidence, photograph injuries, etc. May need consent
or search warrant to search the crime scene.
,6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center,
contact them to conduct forensic interview in instance of alleged
sexual abuse.
◉ How should an officer handle complaints during an LE
investigation of child abuse? Answer: The initial approach should be
made in a professional manner and explain that the health/safety of
the child is being considered. Be sure to show concern and
sympathy.
If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that
there is a crime being committed unless you are entering to save a
life or prevent serious bodily harm. If your entry is denied by
parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you have:
1. an arrest warrant if the subject resides within the home
2. a search warrant covering the home
3. reasonable belief that you need to make a warrantless entry to
save a life or prevent serious bodily harm (neighbors and others
may have to be interviewed to establish this probable cause).
◉ What happens if there is interference with assessment? Answer:
DSS Director can petition the Court to and request an order directing
a named person to stop the obstruction/interference.
,The petition must: describe how they are interfering and must be
verified.
◉ What are certain which constitute obstruction/interference of an
investigation? Answer: REFUSAL to do any of the following:
1. Disclose whereabouts of the juvenile
2. Allow the Director access to the juvenile or information and
records upon request
3. Allow the Director to arrange for medical or other evaluation of
the juvenile by an expert
4. Any other conduct which makes it impossible for DSS to carry out
its duty to investigate is also deemed as obstruction
◉ Courts and Interfence of Investigation: Answer: Courts can order a
person named in petition to stop the acts that are obstructing an
investigation.
EXCEPT in cases where it is alleged a juvenile needs immediate
protection/assistance: the respondent (person named in petition) is
given notice of a hearing, which must occur within 5 business days
from the date of service of petition. A Director may also request an
ex parte order in these instances.
The hearing will allow the Court to determine if such obstruction
exists and enters orders accordingly.
, A person who fails to comply with Court orders may be subject to
civil/criminal contempt proceedings.
◉ What is an ex parte order? Answer: One which is entered without
first letting the respondent an opportunity to be heard or to hear the
evidence which supports the allegations against them. (Must have
probable cause to believe juvenile is at risk for immediate harm or
respondent is interfering).
◉ If an ex parte order is issued, how many days after will the
hearing be scheduled? Answer: Within 10 days to determine if the
order should remain in effect (or to enter a new order, depending on
any change in circumstances.
◉ What should be done after the investigaton is complete? Answer:
Communicate all facts/findings with the case worker, keeping in
mind what is best for the child.
If there is decision to remove the child: social worker will obtain
petition and nonsecure order and the LEO will serve these alone
with a civil summons.
