Outline should include the
- types of arrest (i.e., petition, detention order)
- roles of the juvenile intake officer and the probation officer
- purpose and possible results of an intake interview (e.g., diversion)
- details of a detention hearing and/or transfer hearing
- facilities operated by the Department of Corrections for juvenile offenders.
Process/Skill Questions:
- When is it necessary for an officer to obtain a warrant instead of a petition for a juvenile?
- What discretionary decisions can police officers make with regard to juveniles?
- Who can file a petition against a juvenile?
Teacher Resource: Virginia Rules, Office of the Virginia Attorney General