Juveniles

Juveniles (under age 17) are required to appear with a parent or guardian before the Municipal Judge. A parent or guardian who fails to appear with a juvenile on their scheduled court date may be charged with a separate misdemeanor offense. Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of failure to appear filed against them and their driver's license may be suspended. A child and parent required to appear before the court have an obligation to provide the court in writing with the current address and residence of the child. The obligation does not end when the child reaches age 17. On or before the seventh day after the date the child or parent changes residence, the court shall be notified of the current address in the manner directed by the court. The obligation to provide notice terminates on discharge and satisfaction of the judgment or final disposition not requiring a finding of guilt.

Teen Court Teen Court is a voluntary program for students age 13-18 that received a citation. Offenders are allowed to resolve their citation by performing community service and participating in Teen Court. If the offender successfully complets the program the citation will be dismissed.

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Dismissals

If a defendant is 16 years old or younger & has any of the violations listed under dismissals, they may appear with a parent or guardian in the Court Clerk's office within 20 business days of of the citation date for a dismissal as stated below.

The offense of no or expired inspection may be dismissed with a $20 fee if corrected within 10 days of the citation date and if the inspection was not expired for more than 60 days. Proof must be provided and the fee paid within 20 business days of your citation date. If expired more than 60 days, the fine and costs must be paid in full.

The offenses of no or expired registration may be dismissed with a $20 fee if ocrrected within 10 days of the citation date and if a penalty was paid to the State. Proof must be provided and the fee paid within 20 business days of the citation date. If not, the fine and cost are to paid in full.

The following offenses may be dismissed with a $20 fee plus court costs if presented to the court within 20 business days of the citation date

• Fail to report change of address or name on DL
• Expired DL

The following offenses may be dismissed with a $10 fee plus court costs if proof is presented to the court within 20 business days of the citation date.
• Fail to display DL
• Display altered, unclean or obscured plates
• Operate vehicle without LP or w/only one plate
• Operate vehicle w/defective required equipment
• Violate DL restriction or endorsement

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