o State Law requires that all defendants who have received a citation and are under the age of 17 at the time of the offense must appear in open court with their parent or legal guardian to enter a plea before the Judge.
A parent or guardian must be present for any and all court proceedings until the final disposition of the case.
o All defendants under the age of 18 who have received a citation for a tobacco related offense, must appear in open court to enter a plea before the Judge.
o All defendants under the age of 21 who have received a citation for an alcohol related offense, must appear in open court to enter a plea before the Judge.
o Defendants who meet these criteria will be notified of their court date via mail.