1. (a) After an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3-8A-10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.

2. (b) An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:

   1. (1) In writing;
   2. (2) Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and

   3. (3) Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:

      1. (i) The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and

      2. (ii) Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:

         1. 1. Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;
         2. 2. May not be apprehended;
         3. 3. May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
         4. 4. May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.
3. (c) An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.

Added by Acts 2012, c. 229, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 230, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.