(A) Every officer of the Sheriff’s Department, while on duty, is hereby authorized to temporarily detain any minor violating the provisions of this chapter, regardless of whether a citation is immediately issued, until the parent, guardian or custodian of the minor shall take him or her into custody. Such officer shall, immediately upon taking custody of the minor, reasonably attempt to communicate with the parent, guardian or custodian of the minor unless division (E) below is applicable. A parent, guardian or custodian must take custody of the minor within one hour of the time of notice or be subject to a charge of $25 per hour as hereinafter provided.
(B) Whenever a police officer or truant officer witnesses or has knowledge based on reasonable grounds of a violation of this chapter by any person, such person may be issued a citation. A citation or complaint may be made to a police officer or truant officer by any person.
(C) A citation issued hereunder shall be in writing and shall:
(1) State the name of the person being cited and the person’s address, if known;
(2) Set forth the specific section of the chapter that was violated, the date of the violation; and
(3) Be signed by the issuing police officer, truant officer or complaining party.
(D) A minor cited for a citation under this chapter must attend a court hearing or Truancy Review Board hearing on the citation and must be accompanied at the hearing by his or her parent, guardian, custodian or any other adult person having the legal care and custody of the minor. If any such person fails to attend any court hearing with the minor and unless the interest of justice would otherwise be served, the court may continue the hearing or shall issue a notice or a rule to show cause to the person for sanctions or contempt of court as determined by the court.
(E) Every member of the Sheriff’s Department, while on duty, is hereby authorized to temporarily detain any minor violating the provisions of § 130.03 regardless whether a citation is issued, and to deliver and surrender the minor to the lawful authorities of the school that the minor would normally attend.
(Ord. 2005-05, passed 12-20-2005)