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The municipal court has jurisdiction over juveniles
(under age 17) charged with most Class C misdemeanor offenses except
Sec. 49.02, P.C., public intoxication, and the following traffic
offenses: Sec. 502.282, T.C., registration with amateur radio
plates; Sec. 502.412, T.C., operating a vehicle at a weight greater
than the registration application; Sec. 550.021, T.C., accident
involving personal injury or death; Sec. 550.022, T.C., accident
involving damage to vehicle; and Sec. 550.024, T.C., duty on
striking unattended vehicle. All juveniles are required to appear in
open court for all proceedings in their cases. The parent of a
juvenile charged in municipal court must be present in court with
their child. Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an
additional charge of failure to appear filed against them. Juveniles
who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine will be reported to
the Department of Public Safety who will suspend or deny issuance of
a driver's license. If a juvenile disobeys a court order, the court
may order DPS to suspend or deny issuance of a driver’s license or
find the child in contempt and assess a fine not to exceed $500, or
referred to juvenile court for contempt.
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