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Section/Rule:

123.03

Subject:

Rule 123 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part II. Rules Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings - Custody

Publication / Adopted Date:

May 20, 2009

Topic:

Temporary Protective Custody

Revised / Effective Date:

January 1, 2010


123.03 TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
a. Within 24 hours after a juvenile is taken into judicial custody, the court shall order that the juvenile be taken into temporary protective custody or released to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian or other suitable person, as directed by the juvenile’s parent or guardian.
b. Temporary protective custody of a juvenile may be authorized only by court order.
(Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.)