Discretionary release is the release of a juvenile to his or
her parent or guardian by the intake officer, as an alternative to the
continued detention in juvenile hall for the minor pending court. After
conducting an investigation, the probation Officer can use discretion to the
release the minor to his or her parent(s) with a citation to appear in court at
a later date.
True
False
False
A petition may only be filed by:
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A.
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The
probation officer
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B.
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The
police officer
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C.
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The district attorney
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D.
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The
judge
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Court proceedings are initiated by a
petition filed on behalf of a minor by the district attorney alleging that the
minor has violated a specific law and comes within the description of section
602 WIC.
True
False
False
Disposition alternatives available to
the judge from the least restrictive to the most restrictive are:
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A.
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HOP,
CYA, Camp, and Suitable Placement
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B.
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Suitable
Placement, HOP, Camp, and CYA
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C.
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HOP, Suitable Placement, Camp, and CYA
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D.
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Camp,
Suitable Placement, HOP, and CYA
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Establishing "prima facie"
means that the district attorney must present sufficient evidence, when
uncontested, will prove the facts alleged.
True
False
False
Intake officers are on duty 24/7, and
are responsible for making several important decisions. Which of the following
is not one of the intake officer's responsibilities?
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A.
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Advise
the minor of his/her Miranda rights.
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B.
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Decide
to detain or release.
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C.
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Interview
and investigate the minor’s background.
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D.
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Prepare
detention reports with a recommendation to the judge.
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E.
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Prepare a Pre-plea Report.
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The
intake officer is a police officer who delivers juveniles to juvenile hall.
True
False
False
The legal requirements for detention
are spelled out in:
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A.
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Section
707 WIC
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B.
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Section 628 WIC
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C.
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Section
207 WIC
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D.
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Section
602 WIC
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The purpose of a detention hearing is
to have the judge determine if further detention of the minor is necessary
pending judicial process.
True
False
False
There are two types of petitions. They
are:
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A.
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Misdemeanor
and felony
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B.
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Probation
and district attorney
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C.
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Detained and non-detained
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D.
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Police
and probation
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