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Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY

§ 130.08 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DELINQUENT ACTS OF MINORS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

DELINQUENT ACTS. Those acts which violate the laws of the United States, or the statutes of the state or the ordinances of the city, or those acts which would cause or tend to cause the minor to come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the Humboldt County Court, but does not include traffic violations.

ILLEGAL DRUGS. Controlled substances as defined in the Cal. Health & Safety Code obtained without a legal prescription. JUVENILE DELINQUENT. Those minors whose behavior interferes with the rights of others or menaces the welfare of the community.

MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 years residing with a parent or guardian.

PARENT. Mother, father, legal guardian and any other person having the care or custody of a minor, or any person acting in the parents stead who has custody or control of the minor.

(B) Parental duties.

(1) It is the continuous duty of the parent of any minor to exercise reasonable control to prevent the minor from committing any delinquent act.

(2) Included (without limitation) in this continuous duty of reasonable parental control are the following parental duties:

(a) To keep illegal drugs or illegal firearms out of the home and legal firearms in places that are not accessible to the minor;

(b) To forbid the minor from keeping stolen property, illegally possessing firearms or illegal drugs, or associating with known juvenile delinquents, and to seek help from appropriate governmental authorities or private agencies in handling or controlling the minor, when necessary.

  • (C) Notification of parents; record of notification.

(1) Whenever a minor is arrested or detained for the commission of any delinquent act within the city, the parent of the minor shall be immediately notified by the city Police Department, advising the parent of such arrest or detention, the reason therefore, and the parent's responsibility under this ordinance.

  • (2) A record of such notifications shall be kept by the Police Department.

(D) Violations. No parent or guardian of any minor under the age of 18 years shall fail to exercise reasonable parental control over such minor. An adjudication that the minor has violated a provision of this code which is an infraction or misdemeanor, or a finding that the minor is responsible for a violation of this code which is deemed a civil infraction shall be prima facie evidence that the parent or guardian failed to exercise reasonable parental control.

(Ord. 611-C.S., passed 9-17-96) Penalty, see § 130.99

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  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
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  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
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  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. ▸ Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
    Overview
    1. § 130.01 DRINKING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC.
    2. § 130.02 [RESERVED
    3. § 130.03 DISTURBING SCHOOLS, FUNERALS, ASSEMBLAGES AND PROCESS…
    4. § 130.04 CURFEW FOR MINORS.
    5. § 130.05 CRUISING.
    6. § 130.06 [RESERVED.]
    7. § 130.07 POLICE SERVICE CHARGES.
    8. § 130.08 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DELINQUENT ACTS OF MINORS.
    9. § 130.09 EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
    10. § 130.10 PUBLIC NUDITY.
    11. § 130.11 AGGRESSIVE AND OBSTRUCTIVE CONDUCT.
    12. § 130.12 SITTING OR LYING ON SIDEWALKS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
    13. § 130.13 OBSTRUCTION OF MOVEMENT IN PUBLIC WAYS.
    14. § 130.14 STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
    15. § 130.15 - 130.29 [RESERVED]
    16. § 130.30 ABANDONED AND DERELICT SHOPPING CARTS; AUTHORITY.
    17. § 130.99 PENALTY.
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  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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