North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

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True or False: A petition authorizes taking physical custody of a juvenile.

True
False
Depends on the situation
Only if signed by a judge

The correct answer is: False

In the context of juvenile law, a petition is a formal request, typically filed in court, seeking some form of legal action regarding a juvenile's situation. While a petition can initiate legal proceedings concerning a juvenile, it does not, on its own, grant authority to take physical custody of a juvenile. Taking custody generally requires additional legal processes, such as the approval of a judge or a law enforcement officer under specific circumstances. The correct understanding is that simply filing a petition does not automatically give the authority to seize or take custody of a juvenile. Physical custody typically necessitates a court order or judicial authorization unless there are emergency circumstances that warrant immediate action. Thus, the answer that identifies the statement as false accurately reflects the legal requirements surrounding the custody of juveniles.