A. Status Offense: Any juvenile who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a status offense punishable by the provision according to state code of the juvenile corrections act of 1994.
B. Violations By Parents Or Guardian: Any parent or guardian who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, may be punished by jail time of up to six (6) months, and a fine allowed by state statute. Said parent or guardian may also be required to attend class instructions on parenting provided through Twin Falls County juvenile probation office. The purpose of the instruction is to provide the parents with more ideas and support in raising their children.
C. Misdemeanor: Upon a first offense of any of the provisions of this article by the juvenile or parent, the prosecuting attorney may request a preliminary inquiry from the department of juvenile probation for screening and assessment according to the department of juvenile probation's designated and authorized procedures.
D. Repeat Offender: Any child who has been adjudicated for commission of two (2) status offenses within twelve (12) months may be charged, petitioned, and adjudicated as a habitual status offender for the third status offense committed within that twelve (12) month period. (Ord. 483 § 1, 1998)