(1) If a child who is in violation of ORS § 821.202 is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS § 821.203, rather than to the child for violation of ORS § 821.202.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 821.204

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) If a child who is in violation of ORS § 821.202 is at least 12 years of age and is under 18 years of age, a citation may be issued to the child for violation of ORS § 821.202 or to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS § 821.203, but not to both. [1995 c.775 § 4]

 

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