Detention and shelter care
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) A minor alleged to be a juvenile offender may be detained, pending a court hearing, in the following places:
(1) A foster care facility approved by the tribe;
(2) A detention home approved by the tribe; or
(3) A private family home approved by the tribe.
(b) A minor who is 16 years of age or older may be detained in a jail facility used for the detention of adults only if:
(1) A facility in paragraph (a) of this section is not available or would not assure adequate supervision of the minor;
(2) The minor is housed in a separate room from the detained adults; and
(3) Routine inspection of the room where the minor is housed is conducted every 30 minutes to assure his or her safety and welfare.
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