FREE NC-BLET Juvenile Law and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

In North Carolina, what is the age range for a "delinquent juvenile"?

Accepted Answer

At least 8 and less than 18 years of age.

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At least 10 and less than 16 years of age.

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At least 6 and less than 17 years of age.

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At least 7 and less than 18 years of age.

Question 2

When may a law enforcement officer take a juvenile into temporary custody without a court order?

Accepted Answer

When the officer has probable cause to believe the juvenile has committed a crime for which an adult could be arrested.

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Only when the juvenile has committed a felony.

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Only with the parent's permission.

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When the juvenile is truant from school.

Question 3

Before a custodial interrogation of a juvenile under 18, what specific right must be explained in addition to the standard Miranda rights?

Accepted Answer

The right to remain silent until a parent, guardian, or custodian is present.

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The right to have a school principal present.

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The right to a meal before questioning begins.

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The right to have the interrogation recorded.

Question 4

A nontestimonial identification order (e.g., for fingerprints or photos) can be issued for a juvenile alleged to have committed what type of offense?

Accepted Answer

A felony or a Class A1 or Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Any infraction.

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Any misdemeanor.

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Only a violent felony.

Question 5

A juvenile taken into temporary custody for a status offense, such as truancy or running away, must be placed in:

Accepted Answer

A nonsecure custody facility.

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A secure custody facility.

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An adult jail, separated from the adult population.

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The custody of the Department of Social Services.

Question 6

Once a juvenile petition is filed, which court generally has exclusive, original jurisdiction over any case involving a juvenile alleged to be delinquent?

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District Court

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Superior Court

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Magistrate's Court

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Supreme Court

Question 7

A case involving a 13-year-old juvenile alleged to have committed a Class A felony, such as murder, will be:

Accepted Answer

Automatically transferred to Superior Court for trial as an adult.

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Heard exclusively in juvenile court with no possibility of transfer.

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Transferred to Superior Court only if the juvenile has a prior record.

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Handled by a special panel of juvenile and superior court judges.