5-02/120.20 - Juvenile Fugitives/Criminal



This Department shall not knowingly seek a complaint against a juvenile in any court other than juvenile court except when returning a juvenile criminal fugitive from another state or rendering a juvenile fugitive to a demanding state, under section 216 WIC.  A returned fugitive juvenile shall be arraigned before the criminal court that issued the complaint.  The Department shall request the criminal court to suspend proceedings and certify the case to juvenile court.

When a juvenile is to be proceeded against as an adult and has been located in another state, the Fugitive/Warrant Detail should be notified.  The investigating detective shall follow their advice as to the necessary papers and procedures to follow.