Before taking any enforcement action under this section, a police officer shall ask the apparent offender’s age and reason for being in the public place. The officer shall not issue a citation or take further action under this section unless the officer reasonably believes an offense has occurred, and that, based on any response and other circumstances, no defense under ACC 9.10.030 is present. No citation shall be issued until attempts have been made to place the juvenile (minor) according to the temporary custody procedure. (Ord. 5856 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5682 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5541 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5404 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5241 § 1, 1999. Formerly 9.50.040.)