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4100.1 PURPOSE
This procedure establishes guidelines for when Notices to Appear or Applications for Petitions are
submitted on all juvenile arrest cases.
4100.2 INTRODUCTION
A juvenile comes within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under one of the following
circumstances:
•If the juvenile does not have adequate parental care (W&I 300)
•If the juvenile persistently violates his parents directions or the rules of society (W&I
601 – status offenders, curfew and school attendance laws)
•If the juvenile violates any federal, state, or local city ordinances (W&I 602). Minors
under the age of 14 years are presumed incapable of criminal intent unless they knew
the wrongfulness of the act. In criminal cases, the prosecution bears the burden of
proving the juvenile committed the offense
4100.3 JUVENILE TRAFFIC COURT CASES
Juveniles arrested for any of the following offenses shall be issued a citation and ordered to appear
in court. A crime report must be completed. No Juvenile Petition Should be attached.
4100.3.1 OFFENSES
•SAMC 10-183(a) – Curfew (Juvenile Court)
•SAMC 10-197 – No Bike License (Probation Department)
•CVC 23140 – Minor Driving With BAC of.05% or more (Probation Department)
•CVC 21200.5 – DUI On A Bike (Probation Department)
•CVC 23222(a) & (b) – Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage In Vehicle (Probation
Department)
•B&P 25662 – Minor Possessing Alcoholic Beverage (Juvenile Court)
•H&S 11357b – Possessing Marijuana, Less Than One Ounce (Infraction) (Probation
Department)
•CPC 602m – Trespassing (Juvenile Court)
•CPC 647f – Drunk In Public (Probation Department)
•H&S 11357(e) - Possessing Marijuana on a School Campus (Probation Department)
4100.3.2 PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING CASES
•Complete report and citation, listing the specific violations
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•Assign a date 4-5 weeks in the future, on any non-holiday, Monday through Thursday
•Advise the juvenile he/she must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when making
the court appearance
•Include the minor’s current school information
•Fingerprint the minor. Imprint should be placed on the reverse side of the citation.
Scan the citation into RMS. Submit the citation via the Station Supervisor.
4100.3.3 COURT OF APPEARANCE
Juvenile Traffic Court is located at:
341 the City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, Lamoreaux Justice Center
4100.4 JUVENILE CENTRAL COURT CASES
Juveniles arrested for any of the following offenses shall be issued a citation and ordered to appear
in court. This applies to all juveniles under the age of l8 years. No Juvenile Petition should be
attached.
4100.4.1 OFFENSES
•CPC 308(b) – Minor Possessing Tobacco Products (Probation Department)
•CPC 640 – Acts Committed On Facilities, Vehicles of Transportation Systems
(Probation Department)
•CPC 640a – Use of Slugs In Vending Machines (Juvenile Court)
•B&P 25658 – Furnish Alcohol To Minor (Probation Department)
•B&P 25658.5 – Minor Purchase or Attempt To Purchase Alcohol (Juvenile Court)
•B&P 25661 – Possession of False ID By Anyone Under 21 Years Who Attempts To
Use That ID To Purchase Alcohol (Juvenile Court)
•ALL infractions of any SAMC offenses relating to traffic violations (Superior Court)
•ANY infraction or misdemeanor of the Vehicle Code, not declared to be a felony
except, violations of section CVC 23152, 20001a & 20002a – these violations must be
included on a petition, and no citation shall be issued (Probation Department)
4100.4.2 PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING CASES
•Complete report and citation, listing the specific violations
•Include the minor’s parent/guardian information and phone number on the cite
•Assign a date 4-5 weeks in the future, on any non-holiday, Monday through Friday
•Advise the juvenile he/she must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when making
the court appearance
•Include the minor’s current school information
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Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentJUVENILE ARREST/CITE PROCEDURE - 3•Fingerprint the minor. Imprint should be