Chapter 9.24
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW
Sections:
9.24.010 Failing to supervise a minor.
9.24.020 Parental responsibility.
9.24.030 Additions to fines and penalties.
9.24.060 Maximum fine for failure.
9.24.010 Failing to supervise a minor.
A person commits the offense of failing to supervise a minor if: the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 18 years of age and the child has been found on private property or premises open to the public in violation of any provision of Silverton Municipal Code. (Ord. 94-132 § 1, 1994)
9.24.020 Parental responsibility.
It shall be a defense to the offense of failure to supervise a minor if the child’s violation of the code occurred in the presence of the person. It shall be a defense to the offense of failure to supervise a minor if the violation occurred on private property of the person. It shall be a further affirmative defense that the person:
A. Took reasonable steps to control the conduct of the child at the time the person is alleged to have failed to supervise; or
B. Reported the act to the appropriate authorities. (Ord. 95-117 § 1, 1995; Ord. 94-132 § 2, 1994)
9.24.030 Additions to fines and penalties.
In addition to any fine or penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter, the court may order the person to pay any restitution to a victim of the minor’s conduct. The amount of restitution ordered pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed $2,500. (Ord. 94-132 § 3, 1994)
9.24.040 Under 11 years old.
If a child in violation of SMC 9.24.010 is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of this chapter, rather than to the child for violation of any provision of the Silverton Municipal Code. (Ord. 94-132 § 4, 1994)
9.24.050 First time offense.
The first time a person is convicted of an offense described in SMC 9.24.010, the person shall not be required to pay a fine exceeding $100.00 if the person successfully participates and completes a parent effectiveness program to the satisfaction of the court. (Ord. 94-132 § 5, 1994)
9.24.060 Maximum fine for failure.
The offense described in this chapter of failure to supervise a minor is a Class A infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000. (Ord. 94-132 § 6, 1994)