Statutes | Makah Tribal Law and Order Code Title 6 Chapter 7 ยง 6.7.04 | 2020

A tribal officer who takes a minor into custody pursuant to this Code shall proceed as follows:

    • Release the minor to the minors parent, guardian or custodian and issue verbal counsel or warning as many be appropriate, unless shelter care is necessary

    • If the minor is not released, the minor shall be taken immediately to the Juvenile Court Judge or probation officer by the arresting officer.

    • If the minor is not released, an officer shall make immediate and recurring efforts to notify the minors parent, guardian, or custodian to inform them that the minor has been taken into custody and inform them of their right to be present with the minor until the need for shelter care is determined.