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7. Detention Alternatives The City may refer sentenced juvenile offenders not requiring secure detention and who are appropriate for intermediate sanctions to the County's detention alternatives (Youth Enrichment Services, YES) programs. Fees for placement in YES are outlined in Section III.1. 8. Detainee Access to Legal Assistance The City shall be responsible for responding to detainees' request for legal assistance or legal representation. If a City detainee makes a request for legal assistance or representation to a County Detention Officer, or elected or appointed official while detained in the detention facility, County shall make a reasonable opportunity available for the detainee to contact the detainee's legal counsel (if already represented) or shall notify the City of the detainee's request for counsel at the earliest opportunity. 9. Release from Detention A. Any City detainee shall be released, upon demand, to any City law enforcement officer (supervisory rank or higher). B. Any City detainee shall be released upon written direction or verified verbal direction of the City's Municipal Court or officer thereof. C. The County will hold all City detainees in accordance with the conditions outlined in the commitment order, bail order, or other order requiring detention. No detainee will be released until having satisfied the sentence, bail, or any other condition outlined in the court commitment or court order. D. Per DJJC policy and RCW 13.40.050(7) all detained youth are required to be released to the custody of a parent or legal guardian or other responsible adult as specified in the commitment order. The County will notify the City of any pending release where a parent or guardian is unavailable to take custody of a City detainee. The City agrees to take custody of any detainee whose parent or guardian is not available at time of release. 6