DCJS EXAM 180 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026
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.
In cases where the offense would be a class 3/ class 4 misdemeanor, a summons to
appear is mailed with how many days to the parents - ANSWER-5 days
What is the petition (juvenile law) - ANSWER-A petition is the equivalent of a
warrant/ possibly a detention order as well. All matters alleged to be to be within
jurisdiction of the court must be commenced by the filing of the petition
Definition of status offender - ANSWER-A child who commits an act prohibited
by law which would not be criminal if done by an adult.
What is CHINS? - ANSWER-A child whose behavior, conduct or conditions
presents or results in a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety.
LATEST 2026
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.
In cases where the offense would be a class 3/ class 4 misdemeanor, a summons to
appear is mailed with how many days to the parents - ANSWER-5 days
What is the petition (juvenile law) - ANSWER-A petition is the equivalent of a
warrant/ possibly a detention order as well. All matters alleged to be to be within
jurisdiction of the court must be commenced by the filing of the petition
Definition of status offender - ANSWER-A child who commits an act prohibited
by law which would not be criminal if done by an adult.
What is CHINS? - ANSWER-A child whose behavior, conduct or conditions
presents or results in a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety.
