2025/2026 NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS
AND PROCEDURES NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
How should an officer handle complaints during an LE
investigation of child abuse? Correct 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?
Correct 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? Correct 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: Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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?
Correct 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.
If an arrest of the perpetrators is warranted: LEO should
decide whether a warrantless arrest is permitted or an
arrest warrant should be obtained.
What is essential in order to have a complete picture
about a child and/or family? Correct Answer
*INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN AGENCIES.*
NC law permits certain agencies to share relevant
information about juveniles who are
, abused/delinquent/neglected/etc. All information must be
kept confidential.
Information shared should only be used for protection of
juvenile or improve educational opportunity for them.
What information cannot be shared between agencies
regarding a juvenile? Correct Answer Mental health
information or substance abuse treatment information.
Duty to Report under G.S. 7B-301 Correct Answer Every
person has the legal duty to report facts which lead the
person to believe a juvenile is being abused/neglected or
has died as a result of maltreatment.
The case must be reported to: Director of DSS, intake
services of DSS in the county where the juvenile resides
or is found.
How can the report be made? Orally, written, by
telephone.
What should be included in your report as an LEO under
G.S.7B-301? Correct Answer Information regarding:
1. Juvenile's name, age, address, and current
whereabouts
2. his or her parents'/guardians' name and address
3. the names and ages of other juveniles in the home
4. the nature and extent of suspected injury or conditions
5. any other relative information which would facilitate a
DSS response
AND PROCEDURES NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
How should an officer handle complaints during an LE
investigation of child abuse? Correct 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?
Correct 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? Correct 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: Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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?
Correct 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.
If an arrest of the perpetrators is warranted: LEO should
decide whether a warrantless arrest is permitted or an
arrest warrant should be obtained.
What is essential in order to have a complete picture
about a child and/or family? Correct Answer
*INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN AGENCIES.*
NC law permits certain agencies to share relevant
information about juveniles who are
, abused/delinquent/neglected/etc. All information must be
kept confidential.
Information shared should only be used for protection of
juvenile or improve educational opportunity for them.
What information cannot be shared between agencies
regarding a juvenile? Correct Answer Mental health
information or substance abuse treatment information.
Duty to Report under G.S. 7B-301 Correct Answer Every
person has the legal duty to report facts which lead the
person to believe a juvenile is being abused/neglected or
has died as a result of maltreatment.
The case must be reported to: Director of DSS, intake
services of DSS in the county where the juvenile resides
or is found.
How can the report be made? Orally, written, by
telephone.
What should be included in your report as an LEO under
G.S.7B-301? Correct Answer Information regarding:
1. Juvenile's name, age, address, and current
whereabouts
2. his or her parents'/guardians' name and address
3. the names and ages of other juveniles in the home
4. the nature and extent of suspected injury or conditions
5. any other relative information which would facilitate a
DSS response
