Statutes | Menominee Tribal Code Part II Chapter 278 Article XII ยง 278-161 | 2020
A.
A child may be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement:
(1)
Pursuant to an order of the Court issued because a parent(s), guardian(s) or caretaker(s) failed when requested to bring the child before the Court after having promised to do so at the time the child was released from custody.
(2)
When there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has run away from his/her parent(s), guardian(s) or caretaker(s).
(3)
If reasonable grounds exist to believe that the child requires immediate care or medical attention or has been abandoned or is in immediate danger from himself/herself or his/her surroundings and removal is necessary.
(4)
Pursuant to the laws of arrest, without warrant, when probable cause exists to believe that the child committed a delinquent act(s). Law enforcement shall immediately inform the child of his/her basic rights pursuant to this chapter.
B.
In any of the situations above law enforcement shall be required to take the child to be medically cleared before incarcerating the child in a youth or child detention facility.
C.
The law enforcement officer taking the child into custody shall notify the parent(s), guardian(s) or caretaker(s) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours.
D.
The above grounds shall govern the decision to determine whether or not further detainment is appropriate prior to Court intervention.