CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Detention of Minors
.........Release to Parent
4 Cards On This Topic:

Upon receiving written promise to appear from minor and/or parent, PO may release minor.

Child shall be released to parent, guardian or responsible relative, unless certain conditions are present.

Court must advise parents of due process rights before dependency petition submitted without contested hearing; harmless error standard.

Detention procedures summarized; minor properly released to appropriate parent.