Certified Case Manager Practice Test

What occurs during the arraignment phase in dependency cases?

1. The child is placed into custody

2. Parents are evaluated for protective capacities

3. Parents admit, consent, or deny allegations

4. A determination of child safety is made

The correct answer is: Parents admit, consent, or deny allegations

During the arraignment phase in dependency cases, parents have the opportunity to respond to the allegations made against them. This phase allows them to either admit to the charges, consent to certain arrangements, or deny the allegations altogether. This is a critical step in the legal process as it sets the stage for how the case will progress. The responses given during this phase can significantly influence subsequent hearings and the overall strategy in the dependency case. The other options focus on different aspects of the dependency process. Placing a child into custody is typically a decision made prior to or outside of the arraignment phase. Evaluating parents for protective capacities usually occurs after the arraignment, as part of ongoing assessments. The determination of child safety also happens earlier in the process, often leading up to dependency court proceedings. Thus, the focus during the arraignment is specifically on the parents' admissions or denials regarding the allegations against them.