If you're a minor and you're issued a citation, do you have to have a parent with you at court?

Question

I really don't know anything about citations and tickets so could someone please help me out and tell me what would or could happen.? Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes , in Texas at least , a youth charged with something must have one or both parents in court with them . This accomplished a number of things , but the two most important things I can think of are :

1;  To make sure the kid is not railroaded by anyone .

2. to make the parents aware of their kids attitude behind the wheel of a vehicle .

Answer 2

That may vary depending on your state.

Normally, parents do not need ot show for a traffic citation, but need to show for an arrest.