GNC.4.8.040 Detention Authorized

Every law enforcement officer is hereby authorized to detain any minor an officer reasonably believes is violating the provisions of this chapter until such time as the parent, guardian or person having legal custody of the minor shall be immediately notified as soon as possible thereafter report to the police or sheriff's department for the purpose of taking physical custody of the minor and shall sign a release for him or her. If no response is received, the police or sheriff's department shall cite the minor under the applicable section of this ordinance, and if a parent or guardian cannot be located, deliver the minor to his or her residence if the conditions at the residence are suitable. If conditions at the residence are unsuitable, or if the minor is under ten (10) years of age, the police or sheriff's department shall refer the minor and request a transfer of custody to the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Child Welfare Department or Sawyer County Social Services Department.