§ 22-57 Custody of probationer.

The courts aforesaid are hereby authorized and empowered to place any minor sixteen years of age or older, who may be on probation as herein provided for in the custody of such person or persons for such period of time as may be deemed for the best interest and welfare of said minor if it shall appear that the present custodian or parent is not a fit person to have the custody of such minor, or that it would be conducive to the best interests of such minor to have a change of custodian.

Any person or persons who may in any manner whatsoever interfere with any probation officer for delinquent and dependent children in the proper discharge of his or her duties, or who may interfere with any person or persons in whose custody any such minor may be placed as aforesaid or who may interfere with or attempt in any manner to entice any such minor from such custody, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than five nor more than fifty dollars for each offense.