28-1555. Traffic violation charge; juveniles

A. A court shall not dispose of a moving traffic violation charge arising from the issuance of a traffic citation to a juvenile under eighteen years of age unless a parent or guardian of the juvenile appears in court with the juvenile at the time of the disposition of the charge.

B. If unusual circumstances prevent the appearance of the parent or guardian, the court may waive the appearance and shall send written notice to the parent or guardian, if known, advising the parent or guardian of the charge and its disposition.

28-1555. Traffic violation charge; juveniles

A. A court shall not dispose of a moving traffic violation charge arising from the issuance of a traffic citation to a juvenile under eighteen years of age unless a parent or guardian of the juvenile appears in court with the juvenile at the time of the disposition of the charge.

B. If unusual circumstances prevent the appearance of the parent or guardian, the court may waive the appearance and shall send written notice to the parent or guardian, if known, advising the parent or guardian of the charge and its disposition.