(A) When a minor is found to be in violation of this subchapter, a police officer will, by telephone, check with the records of the City Police Department to determine if the minor is a first offender. If the minor is a first time offender, he or she will be taken to the residence of his or her custodian. A written warning will be given to the custodian and an information report will be taken by the officer. The report shall include the name of the minor and the custodian, the time, date and location of the offense. This report will be turned into the Police Department computer system.
(B) If, upon checking with the records, the minor is found to be a repeat offender, he or she will be taken to the residence of his or her custodian and the custodian may be issued a criminal citation charging him or her with a violation of this subchapter. A report will be turned into the records division and entered into a Police Department computer system.
(C) If the minor is found to be a repeat offender, the minor may be treated as a delinquent juvenile as defined by G.S. Ch. 7B.
(D) If the minor is under 12 years of age, a report will be made and a copy forwarded to the County Department of Social Services, Child Protection Division.
(2009 Code, § 131.20) (Ord. passed 1-23-1996)