Alhambra Municipal Code Ch. 9.14 Juvenile Citation Program

Any peace officer may cite any and all persons under 18 years of age to juvenile traffic court using a regular traffic citation for those violations set forth in Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 256.

(Ord. 4287, passed 6-12-95)

(A) Determination by court. When, based on a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction of civil liability or criminal conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction for violation(s) set forth in Cal. Welf & Inst. Code § 256 in violation of Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 602, a minor under 18 years of age is detained for a period of time in excess of one hour, which required the supervision of the juvenile offender by an Alhambra Police Department employee(s), the parent(s), or legal guardian(s) having custody or control of said minor shall be jointly and severally liable for the cost of providing such personnel over and above the service normally provided by said department.

(B) Determination by Chief of Police. As deter-mined by the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor committing any public offense as described in divisions (A) above may be assessed, and billed for, the cost of providing such personnel for such services relating to the detention, processing or supervision of the minor.

(C) Appeal. Any person wishing to appeal a bill for police services pursuant to this chapter must, within 15 days after the billing date, file a written request appealing the imposition of said charges. Any billing sent pursuant to this section shall inform the billed party of the right to appeal said billing. Any appeal regarding such billing shall be heard by the City Manager, or his or her designee, as the hearing officer. Within 10 days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall given written notice of the decision to the appellant. Upon the filing of a request for an appeal, payment of the bill for the police services shall be suspended until notice of the decision of the hearing officer. If the appeal is denied in part or in full, all amounts due to the city shall be paid within 30 days after notice of the decision of the hearing officer.

(Ord. 4287, passed 6-12-95)