Minors & Juveniles

Special Rules & Procedures

All juveniles, 16 years and under, charged with any offense, must appear with a parent before the Municipal Court Judge at 8 a.m. on the court date set by court personnel. You will be notified of your court date by mail, at the address given on your citation.

Violators wishing to enter a plea of not guilty must contact the Municipal Court in writing at least 10 days prior to the hearing date set by court personnel. No case will be set on the court's trial docket unless a request for same has been received.

Requests for continuance of a contested hearing must be filed in writing with the Court at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled trial date as the Judge must approve this continuance.

Possession of Alcohol or Tobacco Offenses

State law requires an open court appearance of all defendants charged with these type offenses. Violators under the age of 18 must appear with a parent before the Municipal Court Judge at 8 a.m. on the court date set by court personnel. You will be notified of your court date by mail at the address given on your citation.

Violators wishing to enter a plea of not guilty must contact the Municipal Court in writing at least 10 days prior to the hearing date set by court personnel. Once a not guilty plea is received, a mandatory pre-trial hearing will be scheduled. No case will be set on the court's trial docket unless you have previously attended a pre-trial hearing.

Requests for continuance of a contested hearing must be filed in writing with the Court at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled court date as the Judge must approve this continuance.