[Ord. No. 73, 10-3-2007]
The Common Council has become aware of the increased incidence
of acts of vandalism, criminal mischief and similar offenses perpetrated
by minors. It is believed that increased parental responsibility for
the actions of their children is essential for the effective prevention
and control of such juvenile offenses; therefore, this division is
declared necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health,
safety, and welfare of the people of the City.
[Ord. No. 73, 10-3-2007]
As used in this division, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms specified shall have the meanings ascribed to
them:
LEGAL GUARDIAN
A person appointed guardian or given custody of a minor by
a court of this state.
MINOR
Any unemancipated person under the age of 16 years.
[Ord. No. 73, 10-3-2007]
Any parent who shall violate the terms of this division shall,
upon conviction thereof, be subject to punishment by a fine not to
exceed $250. A violation of this division shall not constitute a misdemeanor.
Restitution shall also be required to make whole any victim or third
party who has suffered financial loss in connection with the charged
violation. Should the court choose not to sentence the defendant to
a term of probation, or should the court suspend all or any portion
of a fine, costs or restitution assessed against the defendant, the
court shall so state on the record and shall state the reason or reasons
for its action. In addition to the penalties provided for in this
section, the court may also impose any penalties otherwise provided
for by law, such as community service in lieu of fines or they may
require the parent participate in, through completion, a court-approved,
community-based treatment program; i.e., parenting skills, family
services, employment and training, etc.
[Ord. No. 73, 10-3-2007]
The provisions of this division shall be cumulative, not exclusive,
and the state or any other person shall have the right to proceed
to enforce any other legally available remedies against a person found
guilty under the provisions of this division.