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In
the City of Tucson, the curfew is 10 p.m. for minors under the age of 16. Between
the ages of 16 and 18, the curfew is midnight. In
South Tucson, the curfew is 10 p.m. for anyone under the age of 18. I am concerned that my child may be headed for trouble. Where can I go? The
Center for Juvenile Alternatives contracts with the Pima County Juvenile Court
to provide prevention programs to families. You
may contact them at 670-9040 Ext. 19. My
child has been arrested, what can I expect? There
are two types of arrests – paper arrest and physical arrest. If
your child is physically arrested, the parents/guardians will be notified upon
his or her arrival to the Pima County Juvenile Court Center. An assessment will
be made by a probation officer with respect to release. If the court determines
that the minor may be released, parents/guardians will be required to pick them
up. If
the court determines that the minor will be detained, a hearing will be held
within 24 hours before a Juvenile Court Judge. Again, the parents/guardians are
required to attend this hearing. At this time, a probation officer will be
assigned to your case and you will receive more information from this officer. If
your child is paper arrested, i.e., cited and released by the police, you will
be contacted by a probation officer within 15 days to set up an interview.
During this interview, you will receive all pertinent information regarding the
charges and your child’s rights. How
can my child’s records be destroyed? A
person may request that his or her juvenile record be destroyed at the age of 18
for misdemeanor offenses. You must send a written request to:
Clerk
of the Superior Court Juvenile
Division 2225
E. Ajo Way Tucson,
AZ 85713 Please
be sure to include the person’s name, date of birth, address and telephone
number. If the juvenile record includes a felony or DUI, you are not eligible to
have your records destroyed until the age of 25. |
