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North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-20.4-05. Taking into custody

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A child may be taken into custody:

a. Pursuant to a pick up and hold order or other order of the court under this chapter;

b. Pursuant to the laws of arrest and as authorized after scoring of the detention screening tool; or

c. For preadjudicatory supervision in attendant care, shelter care, certified shelter care, or detention.

2. The taking of a child into custody is not an arrest, except for the purpose of determining the validity of the arrest under the Constitution of North Dakota or the United States Constitution.

3. A law enforcement officer shall transport a child if necessary as determined by the court.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-20.4-05. Taking into custody - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-27-judicial-branch-of-government/nd-cent-code-sect-27-20-4-05/

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