§ 41-5-1204

41-5-1204. Preliminary inquiry -- determinations -- release. Once relevant information is secured after a preliminary inquiry under 41-5-1201, the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer shall: (1) determine whether the interest of the public or the youth requires that further action be taken; (2) terminate the inquiry upon the determination that no further action be taken; and (3) release the youth immediately upon the determination that the filing of a petition is not authorized. History: En. Secs. 7, 49(3)(f), Ch. 286, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 67, Ch. 2, L. 2009.