HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1998 (09) RESOLUTION FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION
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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 non - secure custody for up
to 72 hours; and
WHEREAS, short term detention can be utilized if the juvenile has been adjudicated
delinquent; and
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
WHEREAS, 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, utilization of the 72 hour hold will follow juvenile court operating policies
and procedures for St. Croix County.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that
effective August 18, 1998 the St. Croix County Department of Health & Human Services
is authorized to utilize the 72 hour short term detention with cases where youth have been
adjudged delinquent. Utilization of this 72 hour short term detention shall be limited to
the established procedure of the St. Croix County Department of Health & Human
Services, Family & Children's Unit, juvenile court policy, and by order of the Court.
Dated this 1 day of August, 1998.
Offered by: St. Croix County Health & Human Services Committee
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