Q: Can security of am amusement park detain and question minors without parents being present?
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In general, security personnel at an amusement park can temporarily detain and question minors without parents present if they have reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. However, there are important considerations:
1. Detention should be brief and reasonable in scope.
2. Questioning should be limited to the suspected incident.
3. Minors have the right to remain silent.
4. Park policies and state laws may affect specific procedures.
For Ohio specifically:
- There's no explicit law requiring parental presence for questioning minors.
- Security guards are generally treated as private citizens under the law.
Important notes:
- This is a complex issue involving juvenile rights and private property laws.
- The legality can depend on specific circumstances of each case.
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