Lakewood Police Department
Policy and Procedure
Status Offenders 		Effective Date: 10/15/2010
Policy Number: PP-8154
  1. Policy - None.
  2. Procedure
    1. A Status Offense is defined as an act, which is a violation by virtue of the offender's age or status.  If the same act were committed by an adult, it would not be a crime.  Examples: runaway; curfew; possession of alcohol or tobacco products. 
    2. Whenever a status offender is taken into custody, the parents or guardian are notified immediately.  If the parents of a status offender do not accept custody of the juvenile, the child will be transported to the Jefferson County Assessment Center, without delay, for placement.  The Assessment Center shall be notified prior to transporting the juvenile.   

PP-8155 - Juvenile Diversion