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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.
Definition of delinquent child? -ANSWER-Child who commits a delinquent
act or and adult who commits a delinquent act prior to their 18th birthday
No warrants of arrest shall be issued for any child by a magistrate except? -
ANSWER-On appeal from a decision of an intake officer.
Arrests that can be made for crimes outside an officers presence? (
juvenile law ) -ANSWER-Shoplifting, carrying a weapon on school property,
and committing assault and battery
Statements made at intake or during mental health screenings by a child
are admissible in court proceedings? True or False -ANSWER-False
, Can children be transported with adults suspected or charged with criminal
acts? -ANSWER-No they never are together
Causes for immediate ( warrant less arrest) custody of juvenile? -
ANSWER-1. Detention order
2. A warrant issued by magistrate.
3. CHINS
4. A child has committed a crime in the presence of the officer
5. Upon complaint of person who saw the child commit a warrant less
offense
If an officer has PC to believe a child has committed a felony, can they be
taken into immediate custody? -ANSWER-YES
Additional rights of juveniles in VA? -ANSWER-1- present at all court
hearings about their case.
2- private hearing( unless tried as an adult or the juvenile is 14+ and
charged with a felony)
3- not to be confined with an adult offender
4- bond or detention hearing.
Can elder abuse be reported to social services first and LEO can respond?
-ANSWER-Yes
In juvenile law, parents must be notified of detention, but do not have to be
present for process or questioning -ANSWER-TRUE
Signs of elder and or child abuse are? -ANSWER-1- frequent hunger
2- frequent./ Suspicious bruising
3- inappropriate cloying for the weather
4 child specific- inappropriate sexual behavior, drug/ alcohol use and
running away.
5- elder specific - mental state and financial disparity
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