KRS 630.030: Circumstances under which child may be taken into custody by peace

officer.

Under the provisions of this chapter a child may be taken into custody by any peace

officer:

(1) Pursuant to an order of the court for failure to appear before the court for a previous

status offense; or

(2) If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has been an habitual

runaway from his parent or person exercising custodial control or supervision of the

child.