Can I detain a minor arrested for a criminal offense under 602 WIC in a law enforcement facility that contains a “lockup”?
Yes. Welfare and Institutions Code Section 207.1 allows minors who are detained for criminal offenses (602 WIC) to be in temporary custody in law enforcement facilities that contain lockups for up to 6 hours. This time is allowed to enable the law enforcement agency to investigate the case, facilitate the release of the minor to a parent or guardian or arrange transfer to an appropriate juvenile facility. While in the building that contains the lockup the minors may not come into, or remain in “contact” with adult inmates (refer to questions 17 and 18 for additional information).
