Juvenile Offenders.
This chapter covers what a Texas peace officer must know about juvenile Offenders, along with the statute limits that shape each element, at the level of detail the TCOLE tests.
A few learning objectives from this chapter.
The law that drives the questions.
What recruits ask about this chapter.
How does a Texas peace officer identify purpose of Title III, Juvenile Justice Code, as it relates to juvenile investigations?
Purpose and interpretation – Family Code Chapter 51.01
How does the TCOLE curriculum define specific terms relating to juvenile proceedings?
Definitions – Family Code Chapter 51.02; The court process and paperwork are similar to adult investigations; Adult Case Terminology vs. Juvenile Case Terminology.
How does the TCOLE curriculum define delinquent conduct; conduct indicating a need for supervision?
Delinquent conduct; conduct indicating a need for supervision – Family Code Chapter 51.03 i. Define delinquent conduct, and conduct indicating a need for supervision
How does a Texas peace officer identify legal requirements pertaining to a waiver of rights and requirements for admissibility of statements given by Family Code 51.09 and Family Code Chapter?
Identify the legal requirements pertaining to a waiver of rights and requirements for admissibility of statements given by Family Code 51.09 and Family Code Chapter
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