a. A juvenile officer may authorize the detention of a juvenile for a period not to exceed 24 hours from the taking of the juvenile into judicial custody under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo. This authorization may be written or oral but, if oral, shall be reduced to writing as soon as practicable. b. Within 24 hours after a juvenile is taken into judicial custody under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, unless the court has ordered or orders that the juvenile be detained, the juvenile shall be released to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian or other suitable person.
