If a court retains jurisdiction over a child whose conduct constitutes contempt, the court may order the Department of Public Safety to suspend or deny issuance of a driver's license.

• A. Not specified
• B. True
• C. Only for adults
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

The important idea is that a juvenile court with ongoing authority can use its contempt powers to enforce orders by directing the Department of Public Safety to suspend or deny a driver’s license. When a child’s conduct is contempt of court, the court can impose sanctions that affect the child’s mobility and future privileges to compel compliance with court orders, such as probation terms, restitution, or attendance requirements. Since the Department of Public Safety administers licenses, the court can instruct DPS to suspend or deny the license as part of the court’s enforcement toolkit, as long as the court retains jurisdiction over the case. This is a permissible and practical option to ensure the juvenile complies with the court’s orders.