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A child may be taken into temporary custody by a law enforcement officer or an officer of the Court prior to the filing of a petition alleging the child is delinquent or in need of supervision when:

A. The child has committed an act which would be a major crime, misdemeanor or Osage Nation ordinance violation if committed by an adult in the presence of the law enforcement officer or officer of the Court;

B. The child has run away or escaped from parents, guardians or custodians;

C. The child has violated the conditions of probation and he or she is under the continuing jurisdiction of the Court;

D. A child may be taken into temporary custody pursuant to an order of the Court issued on the application of the Tribal Prosecutor. The application presented by the Tribal Prosecutor shall be supported by a sworn affidavit which may be based upon information and belief. The application shall state facts sufficient to demonstrate to the Court that there is probable cause to believe the child has committed a crime or is in violation of probation, parole or other Court order;

E. A child may be taken into temporary custody when the child is in need of medical or mental health treatment or other action in order to protect the child’s health or welfare and the parent, legal guardian, custodian or other person(s) having custody or control of the child is unwilling or unavailable to consent to such medical or mental health treatment or other action.