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The Tribal representative who takes a child into custody shall:

(a) Release the child to his parent/guardian/caretaker or other responsible adult immediately when the condition that created the need for emergency custody no longer exists, and issuing verbal instructions or warnings is sufficient to protect the child; or

(b) Deliver the child immediately to a family advocate, YSS Staff, or to a shelter care facility designated by the court, or to a medical facility if the child is believed to be in need of medical attention. If appropriate, a Tribal representative taking a child into custody may deliver the child into the custody of a previously designated caretaker or extended family member at their discretion.

(c) In all cases, a child taken into custody under this section shall be released to his parent/guardian/caretaker 48 hours, not to include nonjudicial days, of the time he was taken into emergency custody unless the court issues an order following a hearing pursuant to this statute granting an extension of custody. [Ord. 46A § 1701(c), adopted, 3/24/2016.]