NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES
TEST PAPER 2026 STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ Emancipated Minor. Answer: Age 16-17 where you declare
yourself independent of a guardian and are considered an adult, and
can reasonably prove you are independent.
◉ Allegations in a petition alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency
shall be proved by:. Answer: Clear and convincing evidence
, ◉ A juvenile is considered a runaway after:. Answer: 24 hours.
Immediate entry required.
◉ When is a juvenile subject to adult criminal prosecution?. Answer:
1. When they are not legally a juvenile
2. When they have committed a felony ages 13-15
◉ DSS. Answer: Department of Social Services
◉ Notify DSS immediately for:. Answer: Emergency or non-
emergency investigations of child abuse.
◉ 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.
◉ Every person has a legal duty to:. Answer: Report facts which lead
the person to suspect that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or
dependent, or has died as a result of maltreatment.
◉ Steps in Answering Complaints. Answer: 1. Initial approach
should be professional.
TEST PAPER 2026 STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ Emancipated Minor. Answer: Age 16-17 where you declare
yourself independent of a guardian and are considered an adult, and
can reasonably prove you are independent.
◉ Allegations in a petition alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency
shall be proved by:. Answer: Clear and convincing evidence
, ◉ A juvenile is considered a runaway after:. Answer: 24 hours.
Immediate entry required.
◉ When is a juvenile subject to adult criminal prosecution?. Answer:
1. When they are not legally a juvenile
2. When they have committed a felony ages 13-15
◉ DSS. Answer: Department of Social Services
◉ Notify DSS immediately for:. Answer: Emergency or non-
emergency investigations of child abuse.
◉ 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.
◉ Every person has a legal duty to:. Answer: Report facts which lead
the person to suspect that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or
dependent, or has died as a result of maltreatment.
◉ Steps in Answering Complaints. Answer: 1. Initial approach
should be professional.
