§ 16-46. Procedures.

(a)

The chief of police, upon finding a child suspected to be in violation of this chapter shall allow the child opportunity to explain why he or she is not in violation of the ordinance. If the chief of police determines the child is in violation of the ordinance, the chief of police shall ascertain the name and address of such child, warn the child that he or she is in violation of the city curfew, and if appropriate may take the child immediately to the child's home or usual place of abode. Alternatively, the chief of police may take the child into protective custody and to a facility capable of housing curfew violators. The chief of police shall notify the parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful custody and control over the child; and shall maintain a record of all such violations. When the chief of police reasonably believes that any state law concerning child care has been violated the chief of police shall notify the state department of children and family services.

(b)

In the event the chief of police takes the child to a facility capable of housing curfew violators, the chief of police, or such other person as is appropriate, shall, as soon as is practical, attempt to notify the parents or guardian of the child.

(Ord. No. 2001-07, § 6, 7-2-01)