Underage Violations

NON-TRAFFIC ORDINANCES

JUVENILE (UNDER AGE 17) NON-TRAFFIC ORDINANCES:

Some violations are mandatory court violations and others do not require a court appearance if you do not wish to contest the violations. It will state on your citation if your violation requires a court appearance. If you do not wish to contest your violation AND your violation does not require a court appearance, a cash deposit, in the amount stated on the face of your citation, may be made payable to the Municipal Court. In that situation if your payment is made prior to the scheduled court appearance date, your non-appearance will be considered a plea of no contest and the cash deposit will usually serve as the forfeiture for the offense. However, the court is not bound to accept the amount listed on the citation as the penalty for the violation and may impose a different penalty and/or summon you to appear in court at a later date.

UNDERAGE ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

If you are found guilty of most underage alcohol related offenses, the court has the authority to impose a forfeiture and suspend your driving privileges. If you do not have a driver’s license, such a suspension would take effect when you are eligible for your driver’s license. Alcohol related offenses are mandatory appearances. If you fail to appear you will be served with a summons to appear in court.

JUVENILE COURT INFORMATION

Juvenile court proceedings are closed to the public. Only the juvenile defendant and his/her parents or guardians may be present. Juvenile court is held on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Juvenile trials are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.