If a youth is allowed to go home, what happens?

Generally, a youth is released to their parents. The court, however, can determine if there is another responsible adult, family member, or program to which the youth can be released. The youth must agree to appear at the next scheduled hearing. If no parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible person can be located, the court shall release the juvenile to the Department of Child Services.

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1. Why doesn't a youth go to Detention for committing an offense?
2. My child was detained where will they go?
3. Who pays for medical and/or dental work completed while my child is in Detention?
4. When is a youth released from Detention?
5. After admission to Detention, how long does it take for a youth to see a Judge?
6. If a youth is allowed to go home, what happens?
7. How do I visit a youth?