1. (a) A law enforcement officer who charges a minor with a criminal offense shall make a reasonable attempt to provide actual notice to the parent or guardian of the minor of the charge.
2. (b) If a law enforcement officer takes a minor into custody, the law enforcement officer or the officer's designee shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of the minor in accordance with the requirements of § 3-8A-14 of the Courts Article.
3. (c) If a law enforcement officer alleges the commission of an act by a child under the age of 13 years that, if committed by an adult, would constitute theft of a motor vehicle under § 7-105 of the Criminal Law Article, the law enforcement officer shall forward the complaint to the Department of Juvenile Services to file a petition alleging that the child is in need of supervision.

Added by Acts 2012, c. 417, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 50, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2024, c. 735, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.