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 West Palm Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 54. OFFENSES
 Article VII. CURFEW FOR MINORS

  § 54-235. Penalties.  

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  • (a)

    Each violation of section 54-232 shall constitute a separate offense. Persons who violate section 54-232 shall receive a written warning for their first violation. Persons who violate Section 54-232 after having received a prior written warning, are guilty of a civil infraction and shall be assessed a civil fine of $50.00 for the second violation and court costs. Subsequent violations of section 54-232 shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 together with court costs for each subsequent violation. The clerk of the court shall have the authority to collect said fines and costs.

    (b)

    The County Court in and for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit shall have jurisdiction to hear charges of violations herein.

    (c)

    A person fined for violation of section 54-232 may choose to perform community service in lieu of paying a fine. The City of West Palm Beach Police Department is authorized to designate available programs to supervise the performance of community service performed hereunder. Community service shall be performed at a rate of each hour equaling the federal minimum wage in effect at the time of the violation and shall be completed within 60 days from issuance of a citation. The City of West Palm Beach Police Department shall notify the clerk of the court when a person performs community service hereunder so the clerk may reduce the amount of civil fine owed.

    (d)

    A parent or guardian fined for violation of section 54-232 may choose to attend a parenting skills class in lieu of paying a fine for a first time violation. The parent or guardian must complete the parenting class within 60 days from issuance of the citation and provide the West Palm Beach Police Department with a certificate of completion. The City of West Palm Beach Police Department is authorized to designate available programs offering the required parenting skills class hereunder. The City of West Palm Beach Police Department shall notify the clerk of court when a person who attends a parenting skills class hereunder so the clerk may eliminate the civil fine owed.

    (e)

    Following three or more violations of this article by a minor, the police chief or a designated representative may contact the appropriate state agency and request an investigation of the minor's home as provided for by law.

(Ord. No. 4073-07, § 1, 7-30-2007)