FDLE FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Juvenile Law and Procedures Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When interviewing a juvenile suspect, what special consideration must officers be aware of regarding Miranda rights?

Accepted Answer

Juveniles must be advised of Miranda rights, and Florida courts consider age as a factor in determining whether a waiver was knowing and voluntary

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Juveniles do not have Miranda rights

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A parent or guardian must always be present before Miranda rights are read

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Miranda rights only apply to juveniles charged as adults

Question 2

What is a 'civil citation' as used in Florida's juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

A diversion tool allowing first-time juvenile misdemeanor offenders to complete community service or counseling instead of formal charges

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A court order prohibiting a juvenile from entering certain areas

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A formal charge filed against a juvenile in civil court

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A citation issued to a juvenile's parents for failing to supervise their child

Question 3

Under Florida law, are juvenile delinquency records automatically sealed when the juvenile turns 18?

Accepted Answer

Not automatically; the juvenile must petition for expungement or sealing

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Yes, all records are automatically sealed at age 18

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Yes, but only if the juvenile had no felony adjudications

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No, juvenile records are never eligible for sealing

Question 4

What does the term 'adjudication withheld' mean in Florida's juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

The court finds the juvenile committed the act but does not formally adjudicate them delinquent, allowing avoidance of a delinquency record

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The juvenile is found not guilty

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The case is transferred to adult court

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The juvenile is placed in a residential commitment program

Question 5

When a juvenile is a victim of abuse or neglect in Florida, which agency has primary responsibility for investigating the report?

Accepted Answer

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

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Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

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Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

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Local law enforcement only

Question 6

Under Florida's mandatory reporting law, which of the following professionals is required to report suspected child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement officers

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Only licensed social workers

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Only physicians

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Only teachers and school staff