41-5-1204. Preliminary inquiry -- determinations -- release. Once relevant information is secured after a preliminary inquiry under 41-5-1201, the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer shall:
(1) determine whether the interest of the public or the youth requires that further action be taken;
(2) terminate the inquiry upon the determination that no further action be taken; and
(3) release the youth immediately upon the determination that the filing of a petition is not authorized.
History: En. Secs. 7, 49(3)(f), Ch. 286, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 67, Ch. 2, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 12. Preliminary Investigation
41-5-1201. Preliminary inquiry -- referral of youth in need of care
41-5-1202. Preliminary inquiry -- procedure -- youth assessment
41-5-1203. Preliminary inquiry -- youth assessment
41-5-1204. Preliminary inquiry -- determinations -- release
41-5-1205. Preliminary inquiry -- dispositions available to juvenile probation officer
41-5-1206. Investigation, fingerprints, and photographs
41-5-1207. through 41-5-1209 reserved
41-5-1210. Information to be collected by juvenile probation officer or assessment officer