Chapter 10.80
DETENTION OF MINORS

Sections:

10.80.010    Conditions governing detention of minors.

10.80.020    Powers of police.

10.80.010 Conditions governing detention of minors.

Whenever any police officer takes a child into custody, he shall, unless it is impracticable or has been otherwise ordered by the court having jurisdiction, accept the written promise of the parent, legal guardian or custodian of such child to be responsible for the presence of such child in the court at the time fixed. Thereupon such child may be released in the custody of the parent, legal guardian or custodian, or in the custody of the State Department of Public Welfare or other person designated by the court. If not so released, such child shall be taken immediately to the place of detention designated by the court, and any child so detained shall be brought before the court at the earliest practicable time, but not later than twenty-four hours after such detention. (Ord. 73-59 § 3 (part), 1973.)

10.80.020 Powers of police.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from immediately taking into custody any child who is found violating any law or ordinance, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from his parents or his legal guardian, or from justice, or whose surroundings are such as to endanger his health, morals, or welfare, unless immediate action is taken. When any child under eighteen years of age is taken into custody with or without warrant and charged with the violation of any law or municipal ordinance, such child shall within twenty-four hours be taken before a court having jurisdiction; or, if the court is not in session, the child shall be placed in a juvenile detention facility, if such is available, and the State Department of Public Welfare and the municipal judge shall be notified immediately. (Ord. 73-59 § 3 (part), 1973.)