Arizona Laws 28-1555. Traffic violation charge; juveniles
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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.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-1555
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Traffic: means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances either singly or together while using a highway for purposes of travel. See Arizona Laws 28-1501
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.