§ 21-124. Enforcement procedure.  


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  • (a)

    Any peace officer, upon finding a child in violation of section 21-122 of the City Code, may transport the child to the juvenile curfew processing office in accordance with V.T.C.A., Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.059(a)(3). Upon transport, the peace officer may determine the name and address of the child, and the name and address of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) and may issue a warning notice or a citation to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the child.

    (1)

    Upon issuance of a citation, a complaint will be filed against the parent(s) or guardian(s) in municipal court for violation of City Code subsection 21-122(c). The police department shall file all necessary legal papers, supply all necessary documentation, and provide necessary testimony as required for pursuing violation of this article by any parent(s) or guardian(s).

(Ord. No. 74025, § 4, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 86567, § 2, 9-4-97; Ord. No. 2009-06-04-0445, § 2, 6-4-09; Ord. No. 2012-05-17-0357, 5-17-12; Ord. No. 2018-05-31-0402 , § 2, 5-31-18)