CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Delinquency Matters
......Arrest & Petition Review
.........Arrest Procedures: Probation Officers
6 Cards On This Topic:
  • PO must immediately investigate circumstances of minor’s arrest and release minor unless circumstances under Welf. & Inst. Code §628 exist.
  • Temporary custody and transfer of custody of minor 14 or older to probation officer.
  • Retention of custody of minor 14 or older by probation officer.
  • Actions probation officer may take in lieu of filing petition to make M ward of court.
  • Statements made by minor at Welf. & Inst. Code §628 detention investigation admissible for issue of detention, but not as substantive evidence.
  • Minor may be kept in custody of court if not proper or wise to deliver minor to custody of parents.