§ 130.01. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
    EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
    GUARDIAN. A person who, under court order, is the GUARDIAN of the person of a minor or a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by an authorized agency or court; or at least 21 years of age and authorized by a parent or GUARDIAN to have the care and custody of a minor.
    INSUFFICIENT CONTROL. Failure to exercise reasonable care and diligence in the supervision of the juvenile.
    MINOR. A person under 18 years of age.
    PARENT. A person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent or step-parent of another person,
    (Ord. 05-15, passed 9-6-2005)