§ 24-121. Village jurisdiction over juveniles.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Adult means a person who is 18 years of age or older, except that for purposes of prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated any civil law or municipal ordinance. The term "adult" means a person who has attained 17 years of age.

Juvenile means a person who is less than 18 years of age, except that for purposes of prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated a civil law or municipal ordinance. The term "juvenile" does not include a person who has attained 17 years of age.

(b)

Adoption of state statutes. Wis. Stats. §§ 938.02 and 938.17(2) are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this section as if fully set forth herein.

(c)

Provisions of division applicable to juveniles. Subject to the provisions and limitations of Wis. Stats. § 938.17(2), complaints alleging a violation of any provision of this Code against juveniles may be brought on behalf of the village and may be prosecuted utilizing the same procedures in such cases as are applicable to adults charged with the same offense.

(d)

No incarceration as penalty. The court shall not impose incarceration as a penalty for any person convicted of an offense prosecuted under this section.

(e)

Additional prohibited acts. In addition to any other provision of the Code, no juvenile shall own, possess, ingest, buy, sell, trade, use as a beverage, give away or otherwise control any intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverage in violation of Wis. Stats. ch. 125.

(f)

Penalty for violations. Any juveniles who shall violate the provisions of subsection (d) of this section shall be subject to the same penalties as are provided in section 1-14 exclusive of the provisions therein relative to commitment in the county jail.

(Ord. No. 9-7, § I(9-7-5), 1-13-1997)