Once relevant information is secured after a preliminary inquiry under 41-5-1201, the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer shall: (1) determine whether the interest of the public or the youth requires that further action be taken; (2) terminate the inquiry upon the determination that no further action be taken; and (3) release the youth immediately upon the determination that the filing of a petition is not authorized.
Preliminary Inquiry -- Determinations -- Release
Mont. Code Ann. § 41-5-1204, under Preliminary Investigation.
Mont. Code Ann. § 41-5-1204