1.25.140 Holding a Child in Custody

(a) A child may be held in custody if the child welfare coordinator has probable cause to believe that any of the conditions enumerated in Section 1.25.110(a) or (b) exists.

(b) No child shall be held in secure custody unless the child consents to secure custody in order to protect him or her from an imminent physical threat from another, and such secure custody is ordered by the Children's Court.

(c) A child may be held in custody in any of the following places:

(1) The home of a parent or guardian.

(2) The home of a relative.

(3) The home of a custodian.

(4) The home of another responsible adult.

(5) A licensed foster home provided the placement does not violate the terms of the license.

(6) A licensed group home provided the placement does not violate the terms of the license.

(7) A nonsecure facility operated by a child welfare agency.

(8) A hospital or physician's office.

(9) A drug or alcohol treatment facility.

(d) The child welfare coordinator shall immediately notify the child's parent, guardian, or custodian that the child is in custody, the reasons for the custody, and the location of the child unless there is reason to believe that such information will present imminent danger to the child.