Rule 220 Procedure in Cases Commenced by Arrest Without Warrant
Chapter 2: Commencement of Proceedings, Arrest Procedures, Written Allegation, and Pre-adjudicatory Detention
Rule Text
A. The person arresting a juvenile shall promptly:
1) notify the juvenile’s guardian of:
a) the arrest of the juvenile;
b) the reason for the arrest; and
c) the juvenile’s whereabouts; and
2) either:
a) release the juvenile to his or her guardian upon the guardian’s promise to bring the juvenile before the court when requested by the court, unless detention of the juvenile is warranted; or
b) deliver the juvenile before the court or to a detention facility designated by the court; or
c) deliver the juvenile to a medical facility if the juvenile is believed to be suffering from a physical condition or illness that requires prompt treatment.
B. In all cases, the person arresting the juvenile promptly shall submit the written allegation, as required by Rule 231(A)(2).
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 220 amended December 24, 2009, effective immediately, 40 Pa.B. 222; amended June 28, 2013, effective immediately, 43 Pa.B. 3938. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (347589).