Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO) Core Training
Unit 6.0: Booking, Receiving, and Releasing
Instructional time: 1 hour
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Objectives:
a. 6.2.1 List the steps of the booking procedure
b. 6.2.2 Identify the number of calls incoming juveniles are allowed to make, according to PC 851.5 and applicable WIC codes
c. 6.2.3 Given a description of a juvenile's behavior in the receiving/holding room, identify the potential issues that may require additional referrals or action
d. 6.2.4 Identify the reasons why warrant checks should be completed prior to booking or releasing juveniles
3. Steps of the booking procedure: Proper ID of minor, medical clearance, enter necessary booking information into system, photo/fingerprint, shower/food, etc.
4. Other types of bookings: Self-surrender, lobby warrants, court remands
5. Three phone calls for minors: Discuss PC 851.5 (attorney, bail bondsman, relative or other person)
6. Discuss potential issues that may require additional referrals or actions based on a minor’s behavior in the receiving/holding room: Visible injuries, crying, damaging room, disclosure of abuse
7. Discuss why warrant checks should be completed prior to booking or releasing juveniles: Ensuring public safety, responsibility of department to have other pending issues addressed
8. Discuss importance running fingerprints through other law enforcement databases