(A) A law enforcement officer may not detain a child or take a child into custody based on a violation of this chapter unless the law enforcement officer, after making a reasonable determination and considering the facts and surrounding circumstances, reasonably believes that:
(1) The child has violated this chapter; and
(2) There is no legal defense to the violation.
(B) A child who commits a curfew violation under this chapter is subject to enforcement procedures provided in I.C. 36-1-6 and I.C. 34-28-5. Any complaint filed against a child for a violation of this chapter shall be filed in a court of general jurisdiction and the Town Council shall direct a copy of the complaint to the child’s parent, guardian or custodian, if such person is known or can be identified by reasonable inquiry.
(Ord. 2016-01, passed 2-8-2016)