A. Upon any violation of CVMC 9.09.030, a peace officer may issue a citation to the minor and may detain the minor until he or she can be placed in the care and custody of his or her parent or may transport the minor to his or her home or to the school from which the minor is absent. If cited, the minor and a parent shall appear in court as directed in the citation. The parent shall be advised of the fact that the minor was cited for a violation of CVMC 9.09.030. The parent shall be warned of his or her responsibility and liability as the minor’s parent.

B. If a parent has been previously warned as set forth in subsection (A) of this section, a peace officer may issue a citation for an infraction, in violation of CVMC 9.09.040, to the parent to appear in court.

C. When a parent has previously been issued a citation for an infraction as set forth in this section, upon any subsequent violation by a parent of CVMC 9.09.040, a peace officer may issue a citation for a misdemeanor to the parent of the minor to appear in court. (Ord. 3259 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2750 § 1, 1998. Formerly 9.09.070).