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j. where consent is given, obtain the Evidentiary Certificate from the authorised officer and attach it to the brief of evidence; and

k. where the child is charged with an offence, advise a parent of the child of the charge and the time and place of the childs appearance at Court.

Drunkenness

9. Where a child is taken into custody for drunkenness

members should take the following steps:

a. Notify the Duty Superintendent of the matter.

b. Contact the parents of the child and have them attend at the police station and take custody of the child.

c. If the parents attend as in b. above, submit a field report of the circumstances.

d. If the parents are unable to be contacted or cannot or will not attend then lodge the child in custody under the direction of the Watch House sergeant.

e. If d. above applies submit a field report of the circumstances containing the reason for lodging in

custody.

(Brian C. BATES)

Assistant Commissioner

8 April 1991

ACT REGION

109

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