Title 15, Chapter 11, Section 46
( 15-11-46)
A child taken into custody shall not be detained or placed in
shelter care prior to the hearing on the petition unless: (1) The child's detention or care is required to protect the
person or property of others or of the child; (2) The child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of
the court; (3) The child has no parent, guardian, or custodian or other
person able to provide supervision and care for him or her and
return him or her to the court when required; or (4) An order for the child's detention or shelter care has been
made by the court pursuant to this article. |