§ 24-125. Unlawful sheltering of minors.

(a)

Prohibition. No person shall intentionally shelter or conceal a juvenile under the age of 18 years who:

(1)

Is a "runaway child." The term "runaway child" means a juvenile who has run away from his parent, guardian or legal or physical custodian; or

(2)

Is a child who may be taken into custody pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 938.19.

(b)

Conditions creating unlawful situation. Subsection (a) of this section applies when the following conditions are present:

(1)

The person knows or should have known that the child is a child described in either subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section; and

(2)

The child has been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or as a child described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c)

Exceptions to prohibitions. Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any of the following:

(1)

A person operating a runaway home in compliance with Wis. Stats. § 48.227;

(2)

A person who shelters or conceals a child at the request or with the consent of the child's parent, guardian or legal or physical custodian except if the sheltering or concealment violates Wis. Stats. § 946.71 or 946.715; or

(3)

A person who immediately notifies a law enforcement agency, county department of public welfare or social services, or the intake worker of the court exercising jurisdiction under Wis. Stats. ch. 48, that he is sheltering or concealing such child and provides the person or agency notified with all information requested.

(Ord. No. 9-7, § I(9-7-8), 1-13-1997)