Which release option is not a listed option for a juvenile arrested during school hours?

• A. Dean or Principal
• B. Parent
• C. Detention Center
• D. Foster Care

Answer: (C)

When a juvenile is arrested during school hours, the focus is on who can take custody and supervise the youth after the incident. The common pathways are release to the Dean or Principal at the school, release to a parent or guardian, or placement with a foster caregiver if appropriate. A Detention Center, by design, is a secure holding facility for custody and processing, not a means of releasing the juvenile to someone else. That’s why it isn’t a listed release option. The other options fit because they represent legitimate ways to ensure the youth is supervised and safe after the arrest, whereas the Detention Center would be used for detention rather than release.