Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

5.02.190 Taking a Child into Custody

A child may be taken into custody:

(a) Pursuant to an order of the Court.

(b) Pursuant to the laws of arrest.

(1) That the child is suffering from illness or injury, or is in immediate danger from his surroundings; and that his removal is necessary.

(2) That the child has run away from his parents, guardians, or other custodian.

The taking of a child into custody is not an arrest. The person taking the child into custody shall immediately notify the child's parents, guardian, or other custodian, and release the child to them.