A. Determination By Court: When, based on a finding of civil liability or criminal conviction for violations of curfew, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 625.5, daytime loitering (truancy) or wilful misconduct in violation of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, a minor, under eighteen (18) years of age, is detained for a period of time in excess of one hour, and such detention required the supervision of the juvenile offender by Corcoran police department employee(s), the parent or legal guardian having custody or control of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable for the cost of providing such personnel over and above the services normally provided by said department.
B. Determination By Police Department Or City Manager: As determined by the Corcoran police department and/or Corcoran city manager, or their designee, the parent or legal guardian of a minor committing any public offense amounting to an act of wilful misconduct in violation of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, where police personnel provide services relating to the detention, processing, or supervision of minors that are over and above the normal services usually provided by the police department, may be assessed and billed for the costs of providing such personnel for such services beyond those normally provided by the department.
C. Appeal: Any person receiving a bill for police services pursuant to this chapter may, within fifteen (15) days after the billing date, file a written request appealing the imposition of said charges. Any billing sent pursuant to this section shall inform the billed party of the right to appeal the billing. Any appeal regarding such billing shall be heard by the city manager, or his or her designee, as the hearing officer. Within ten (10) days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall give written notice of the decision to the appellant. Upon the filing of a request for an appeal, payment of the bill for the police services shall be suspended until notice of the decision of the hearing officer. If the appeal is denied in part or in full, the amount due to the city shall be paid within thirty (30) days after notice of the decision of the hearing officer. (Ord. 588, 9-13-2006)