Juvenile

Any person age 16 and under is considered a JUVENILE.  All juveniles are required to appear in open court, with a parent or legal guardian, to enter their plea before the Judge.  You will be notified of a specific court date and time to appear before the Judge.

• Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of Failure To Appear filed against them, which carries additional fines and fees.
• Juveniles who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine will be reported to the Department of Public Safety, who shall suspend or deny issuance of a driver’s license.
• If a juvenile disobeys a court order, the court may order the Department of Public Safety to suspend or deny issuance of a driver’s license or find the child in contempt and assess a fine not to exceed $500.
• Juveniles who are now 17 that failed to appear at the date and time stated on their summons may, after careful consideration and deemed accountable by the Judge may have a warrant issued for their arrest.
• If the child changes residence, a parent or guardian is obligated to notify the court within seven (7) days of the updated address for the child and custodial parent or guardian.