Parents can be fined in New Jersey and their direction for children’s behavior, the rules of the Gloucester town law

Parents can be fined in New Jersey and their direction for children’s behavior, the rules of the Gloucester town law

According to a new decree in New Jersey, parents can be fined and even accused of the behavior of their wild children.

The reader of Gloster’s minors and the parents’ responsibility of the consequences, including the time of prison, stipulates the parents and guardians who “fail to prevent their children from breaking the law,” according to a police press statement.

The decree was approved by the town council on July 28 and was presented after the general disturbances that include children in events such as the Gloucester town last year and the display of drones.

During this event, a large quarrel broke out that included teenagers, and 11 people, including nine teenagers, were arrested, According to NJ.com.


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The town of Al -Qasr and the responsibility decree of the parents states the consequences, including the time of prison, for parents and guardians who “fail to prevent their children from breaking the law.” Police of the town of Gloster

Three police officers were also injured during the quarrel.

This event was postponed this year, according to the port, because social media publications indicate that a similar behavior has been planned.

The decree includes 28 different crimes ranging from felonies to minor violations such as accommodation, breaking the curfew or absenteeism from chronic infiltration.


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The Gloucester town police station is located in the town municipality building. Google Maps

The ministry said: “If a child is repeatedly convicted in the Juvenile Court, his Chargé d’Affaires may face up to 90 days in prison and/or a fine of up to $ 2000.”

David Harkins, the police chief of Gloster, said a warning will be issued before the quotation.

“Samples have already been taken from other cities,” he said. “We are not necessarily the first, but we are probably the first largest city to adopt.”

Fox News Digital has contacted the Gloucester town police station for comment.

The town of Gloucester is about 15 miles from Philadelphia.

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