§ 179-4. Procedure upon first offense.

Upon the first violation of this chapter by a minor not attaining the age of 18 years, the apprehending officer or official shall first proceed to take the minor into protective custody and make a complete record of the circumstances under which said minor was first seen or discovered in the apparent violation of this chapter. Said minor shall be released in the custody of said minor's custodian or shall be returned to his or her home or place of residence, and the custodian of such minor shall be informed of the violation of this chapter. The Police Department shall subsequently send a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the custodian of such minor charged with a violation of this chapter. Such notice shall contain all the pertinent facts and circumstances of the violation and of the possible penalties and future proceedings that may result from additional violations.