A. Police Authority: Before taking any enforcement action under this section, a peace officer shall ask the apparent offending minor's age and reason for being in the public place or establishment. The peace officer shall not request a juvenile petition or make an arrest under this chapter unless the officer reasonably believes that a violation of this chapter has occurred and that, based an any response and all other circumstances, no defense is present. Additionally, the juvenile shall be presented a written warning should this be the initial violation of this chapter and he returns to his residence.
B. Procedure Upon Arrest Of Minor: Any peace officer who arrests a minor under this chapter shall immediately take the minor to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and summon his or her parent or guardian. If the minor's parent or guardian arrives within a reasonable period of time, the minor shall be remanded to the custody of the parent or guardian and shall be released upon the recognizance of his or her parent or guardian. Should the parent or guardian not be available or refuse to take responsibility for the child, the Department of Health and Welfare shall be notified. The department may make reasonable accommodations to maintain detention as such is provided by law or court decision. (Ord. 464, 3-4-1997, eff. midnight 4-1-1997)