Arizona § 28-1555 - Traffic violation charge; juveniles

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1555 — Traffic violation charge; juveniles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-1555. Traffic violation charge; juveniles

A. A court shall not dispose of a moving traffic violation charge arising from the issuance of a traffic citation to a juvenile under eighteen years of age unless a parent or guardian of the juvenile appears in court with the juvenile at the time of the disposition of the charge.

B. If unusual circumstances prevent the appearance of the parent or guardian, the court may waive the appearance and shall send written notice to the parent or guardian, if known, advising the parent or guardian of the charge and its disposition.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1555

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1555 cover?

Section 28-1555 ("Traffic violation charge; juveniles") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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