§ 21-206. Procedures.  


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  • Unless flight by the person or other circumstances makes it impracticable, a law enforcement officer, upon finding a person suspected to be in violation of this chapter, shall ask the apparent offender's age and reason for being in a public or semi-public place during curfew hours. The law enforcement officer shall immediately attempt to verify statements or other information provided by the juvenile through contact with the parent, legal guardian or others. The officer shall not issue a written warning to appear or take into custody any person pursuant to this article unless the officer reasonably believes that an offense has occurred and that, based on any response or circumstance, no defense in Section 21-205 is present.

(Ord. No. 94-1, § 6, 1-18-94; Ord. No. 95-208, § 6, 11-21-95)