Vermont § 5303 - Procedure for runaway children
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5303 — Procedure for runaway children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303. Procedure for runaway children
- (a) If an officer takes a child into custody pursuant to subdivision 5301(3) of this title, the officer shall deliver the child to: (1) the child’s custodial parent, foster parent, guardian, custodian, or noncustodial
parent lawfully exercising parent-child contact; or (2) a shelter designated by the Department pursuant to section 5304 of this title as qualified to assist children who have run away for the purpose of reuniting them
with their parents, guardian, or legal custodian. (b) Upon delivery of a child to a shelter, the shelter program director or his or her
designee shall notify the child’s parents, guardian, or custodian that the child has
been taken into custody and make reasonable efforts to mediate the differences between
the parties. (c) A child may remain at a designated shelter for a period not to exceed 21 days. (d) Upon expiration of the 21-day period or sooner at the request of the child or the
custodial parent: (1) the child shall be released to his or her custodial parent, foster parent, guardian,
custodian, or noncustodial parent lawfully exercising parent-child contact; or (2) an officer shall seek an emergency care order pursuant to section 5302 of this title. (e) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the custody status of the child shall remain
the same during the period of time the child is at the shelter. (Added 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; amended 2017, No. 9, § 1, eff. April 25, 2017.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5303
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5303 cover?
Section 5303 ("Procedure for runaway children") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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