NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is Serious Neglect? - ANSWER--conduct, behavior, or inaction
from the parent/guardian/caretaker that constitutes any danger to the
juvenile's health, welfare, or safety, but doesn't constitute abuse.
Who generally gives ample opportunities to the parents/guardians to
rectify their wrongs? - ANSWER--DSS
If a court decided that the juvenile cannot go back to their home, who
must develop and implement a permanent plan for the juvenile? -
ANSWER--DSS
What is a Safe Home? - ANSWER--a home where the juvenile isn't at
substantial risk of physical or emotional abuse or neglect
What is jurisdiction of juvenile courts? - ANSWER--the juvenile courts
handle any case involving a juvenile who is alleged abused, neglected,
or dependent. the court also has jurisdiction of the parent, as long as
they have been *properly served with a summons*
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How can jurisdiction of the juvenile court be discontinued? - ANSWER--
if one of the following occurs: terminated by court/case closed, juvenile
reaches 18, emancipated.
or
juv. reaches 18, offense occurred before 16
juv. reaches 19, offense occurred at 16
juv. reaches 20, offense occurred at 17
Felony occurred after 13
Officer responds to a call regarding an abused, neglected, or dependent
juvenile: - ANSWER--1. provide applicable medical attention, 2. notify
DSS, 3. if app. notify juv. investigator, 4. if app. take child into temp.
custody, 5. preserve crime scene, 6. conduct interviews, 7. answer
complaints
What should officer do if a parent refuses to let them enter the house?
- ANSWER--probable cause of a crime committed, consent, warrant, or
exigent circumstances are needed to enter home.
What if someone interferes or obstructs with an assessment required
by 7B-302, following a report of abuse, neglect, or dependence? -
ANSWER--the director must file a petition to request an ex parte order
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
for the court directing said person to cease the obstruction or
interference.
What must the courts find to issue an ex parte order? - ANSWER--1.
probable cause that the juvenile is at risk of immediate harm, and 2.
the respondent is interfering or obstructing the directors ability to
investigate
If a person refuses to comply with an active ex parte order, what may
they be subject to? - ANSWER--civil or criminal contempt proceedings
GS 7B-3100 permits designated agencies to share: - ANSWER--relevant
info about juveniles who are abused, neglected, dependent, or
undisciplined. the info is confidential and not public knowledge
Who has a duty to report child abuse or neglect? - ANSWER--GS 7B-301:
every person
How can reports of abuse and neglect be made? - ANSWER--orally, by
phone, or in writing
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the only exception to reporting abuse or neglect? - ANSWER--
when an attorney acquires knowledge from their client (attorney-client
privilege) during representation in the abuse, neglect, or dependency
case that grounds exist not to report.
How long after discovery of abuse or neglect does an officer have to
submit a written report of findings to the Director of DSS? - ANSWER--
48 hours
How long does DSS have to notify the SBI if they've received report of
child sexual abuse in a day care facility or home? - ANSWER--24 hours
*or* next work day
When must doctors or hospital staff report injuries to law
enforcement? - ANSWER--when the injuries appear to be non-
accidental trauma
When is infant abandonment legal? - ANSWER--when a parent
voluntarily abandons an infant *less than 7 days old*, by delivering the
infant to a LEO on duty, or to a police station, sheriff's department, or
an EMS worker on duty, without expressing an intent to return for the
infant. the parent *cannot* be prosecuted.
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is Serious Neglect? - ANSWER--conduct, behavior, or inaction
from the parent/guardian/caretaker that constitutes any danger to the
juvenile's health, welfare, or safety, but doesn't constitute abuse.
Who generally gives ample opportunities to the parents/guardians to
rectify their wrongs? - ANSWER--DSS
If a court decided that the juvenile cannot go back to their home, who
must develop and implement a permanent plan for the juvenile? -
ANSWER--DSS
What is a Safe Home? - ANSWER--a home where the juvenile isn't at
substantial risk of physical or emotional abuse or neglect
What is jurisdiction of juvenile courts? - ANSWER--the juvenile courts
handle any case involving a juvenile who is alleged abused, neglected,
or dependent. the court also has jurisdiction of the parent, as long as
they have been *properly served with a summons*
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How can jurisdiction of the juvenile court be discontinued? - ANSWER--
if one of the following occurs: terminated by court/case closed, juvenile
reaches 18, emancipated.
or
juv. reaches 18, offense occurred before 16
juv. reaches 19, offense occurred at 16
juv. reaches 20, offense occurred at 17
Felony occurred after 13
Officer responds to a call regarding an abused, neglected, or dependent
juvenile: - ANSWER--1. provide applicable medical attention, 2. notify
DSS, 3. if app. notify juv. investigator, 4. if app. take child into temp.
custody, 5. preserve crime scene, 6. conduct interviews, 7. answer
complaints
What should officer do if a parent refuses to let them enter the house?
- ANSWER--probable cause of a crime committed, consent, warrant, or
exigent circumstances are needed to enter home.
What if someone interferes or obstructs with an assessment required
by 7B-302, following a report of abuse, neglect, or dependence? -
ANSWER--the director must file a petition to request an ex parte order
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
for the court directing said person to cease the obstruction or
interference.
What must the courts find to issue an ex parte order? - ANSWER--1.
probable cause that the juvenile is at risk of immediate harm, and 2.
the respondent is interfering or obstructing the directors ability to
investigate
If a person refuses to comply with an active ex parte order, what may
they be subject to? - ANSWER--civil or criminal contempt proceedings
GS 7B-3100 permits designated agencies to share: - ANSWER--relevant
info about juveniles who are abused, neglected, dependent, or
undisciplined. the info is confidential and not public knowledge
Who has a duty to report child abuse or neglect? - ANSWER--GS 7B-301:
every person
How can reports of abuse and neglect be made? - ANSWER--orally, by
phone, or in writing
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST
2024 EXAM, AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the only exception to reporting abuse or neglect? - ANSWER--
when an attorney acquires knowledge from their client (attorney-client
privilege) during representation in the abuse, neglect, or dependency
case that grounds exist not to report.
How long after discovery of abuse or neglect does an officer have to
submit a written report of findings to the Director of DSS? - ANSWER--
48 hours
How long does DSS have to notify the SBI if they've received report of
child sexual abuse in a day care facility or home? - ANSWER--24 hours
*or* next work day
When must doctors or hospital staff report injuries to law
enforcement? - ANSWER--when the injuries appear to be non-
accidental trauma
When is infant abandonment legal? - ANSWER--when a parent
voluntarily abandons an infant *less than 7 days old*, by delivering the
infant to a LEO on duty, or to a police station, sheriff's department, or
an EMS worker on duty, without expressing an intent to return for the
infant. the parent *cannot* be prosecuted.
