Whenever any police officer takes a child into custody, he shall, unless it is impracticable or has been otherwise ordered by the court having jurisdiction, accept the written promise of the parent, legal guardian or custodian of such child to be responsible for the presence of such child in the court at the time fixed. Thereupon such child may be released in the custody of the parent, legal guardian or custodian, or in the custody of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services or other person designated by the court. If not so released, such child shall be taken immediately to the place of detention designated by the court, and any child so detained shall be brought before the court at the earliest practicable time, but not later than 24 hours after such detention.
(S.G.C. 10.80.010; Ord. 73-59 § 3, 1973; amended during 3/2015 supplement)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from immediately taking into custody any child who is found violating any law or ordinance, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from his parents or his legal guardian, or from justice, or whose surroundings are such as to endanger his health, morals, or welfare, unless immediate action is taken. When any child under 18 years of age is taken into custody with or without warrant and charged with the violation of any law or municipal ordinance, such child shall within 24 hours be taken before a court having jurisdiction; or, if the court is not in session, the child shall be placed in a juvenile detention facility, if such is available, and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and the municipal judge shall be notified immediately.
(S.G.C. 10.80.020; Ord. 73-59 § 3, 1973; amended during 3/2015 supplement)