HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1999 (30) RESOLUTION FOR SHORT TERM
DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN
NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES
RESOLUTION D <l�)
WHEREAS, Chapter 938.355(6d) of the Juvenile Justice Code allows the use of short
term detention for placement in a secure detention facility or in a place of non - secure
custody for up to 72 hours; and short term detention can be utilized if the juvenile has
been adjudicated as a Juvenile in Need of Protection and Services (J1PS).
WHEREAS, the juvenile's caseworker or any other person authorized to provide intake
or dispositional services for the Court may, without a hearing, take the juvenile into
custody and place for up to the 72 hours as an immediate intervention; and the juvenile
must be informed and understand that 72 hour placement may occur while alleged
violations and appropriateness of a sanction are being investigated or for a violation of
supervision conditions; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 938.355(6m)(a)lg allows for sanctions for violations if order for
truancy and habitual truancy. Placement of the juvenile in a secure detention facility or
in a place of non - secure custody for not more than 10 days.
WHEREAS, the legislative change requires that this dispositional alternative be
approved and authorized by the County Board of Supervisors.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Croix County Board of
Supervisors authorizes the use of short term detention (72 hours hold) and the sanction
for violation of order for truancy or habitual truancy for youth that are adjudicated as
Juveniles in Need of Protection or Services (JIPS). The utilization of short term
detention and this sanction shall be limited to the established procedures of the
Department and by order of the Court.
Dated this 14 day of September, 1999.
Offered by: St. Croix County Health & Human Service Board
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COUNTY OF St CROIX W AN I. Sue E. Nebo% St Cr* f� Ar
County Clerk. 00 HEREBY CERTIFY that "Mk
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adopted by the County Board aSupervisors
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S ue Nelson, St. Croix County Clerk