(a) Citation Process. For violations of Sections 11-5-2 through 11-5-13, juveniles may be cited by the citation process on a form approved by the Chief of Police and Village Attorney. The parents, legal guardians, or custodian of the juvenile will be notified within seven (7) days pursuant to Sec. 938.17(2)(c), Wis. Stats.
(b) Penalties. Violations of Sections 11-5-2 through 11-5-13 by a person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be punishable according to Section 1-1-6 of this Code of Ordinances and Ch. 938, Wis. Stats. Nothing in this Section shall prevent a law enforcement officer, in his/her discretion, from referring cases directly to the proper juvenile authorities.