This bill establishes penalties for parents or legal guardians of juveniles who demonstrate willful or wanton disregard in supervising their children, leading to delinquent behavior. Specifically, if a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent for engaging in improper behavior that results in property damage, the parent or guardian may face a fine of $1,000. Additionally, if the juvenile is adjudicated for a first offense of inciting a public brawl, the parent or guardian could be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, while a second or subsequent offense would result in the parent or guardian being guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
The penalties outlined in the bill include a fine of $1,000 for property damage, and potential criminal charges for the parent or guardian based on the juvenile's offenses. A petty disorderly persons offense carries a maximum penalty of 30 days imprisonment and a $500 fine, while a disorderly persons offense can result in up to six months of imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The bill is set to take effect upon the enactment of related legislation.