For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
GUARDIAN. A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor or a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by an authorized agency or court; or at least 21 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
INSUFFICIENT CONTROL. Failure to exercise reasonable care and diligence in the supervision of the juvenile.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.
PARENT. A person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent of another person.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-10) (Ord. 98-04, passed 4-13-1998; Ord. 13-02, passed 1-28-2013)