09-08-2025
Gloucester Township parents could face legal repercussions if they fail to stop their child from breaking the law
A new ordinance was recently passed in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, holding parents and guardians legally accountable if they fail to stop their child from breaking the law.
The Gloucester Township Council passed the ordinance on July 28, and police shared the news about the ordinance over social media on Thursday. The ordinance was introduced in July after past public events, including the 2024 Gloucester Township Day and Drone Show, were heavily disrupted by unruly juveniles.
There are 28 offenses, ranging from felonies to minor infractions, that could make parents, legal guardians and caretakers of children under 18 years old legally liable if committed by a juvenile.
If a child is found guilty of any of the offenses multiple times in juvenile court, their parent or guardian could face up to 90 days in prison or be fined up to $2,000.
