Instead of taking a child into custody, when can a warning notice be issued?

• A. When there exist established departmental guides for the use of warning notices, the disposition is authorized by the guidelines, the guidelines have been approved by the juvenile court, and the notice identifies the child and describes their alleged conduct.
• B. When the judge approves.
• C. Only when the parent consents.
• D. When the child pleads guilty.

Answer: (A)