§ 9.28.040 MINOR CURFEW, LOITERING OR WILFUL MISCONDUCT—COST RECOVERY.
   (A)   Determination by court. When, based on a finding of civil liability or criminal conviction for violations of curfew, pursuant to Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code § 625.5, daytime loitering (truancy), or wilful misconduct in violation of Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code § 602, a minor under 18 years of age is detained for a period of time in excess of one hour, and said detention required the supervision of the juvenile offender by Police Department employee(s), the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) having custody or control of said 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 Chief of Police. As determined by the Chief of Police or his or her designee, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor committing any public offense amounting to an act of wilful misconduct in violation of Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code § 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 Monrovia Police Department, may be assessed, and billed for, the cost of providing such personnel for such services beyond those normally provided by said Department.
   (C)   Appeal. Any person receiving a bill for police services pursuant to this chapter may, within 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 said billing. Any appeal regarding such billing shall be heard by the City Manager, or his or her designee, as the Hearing Officer. Within ten 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, all amounts due to the city shall be paid within 30 days after notice of the decision of the Hearing Officer.
(`83 Code, § 9.28.040) (Ord. 94-16 § 4, 1994)