12-691. Civil liability for shoplifting; adult; emancipated minor An adult or emancipated minor who commits shoplifting as defined by section 13-1805 is civilly liable to the owner of the obtained goods for all of the following: 1. A penalty in the amount of the retail value of the obtained goods. 2. For an adult, an […]
12-692. Shoplifting by unemancipated minor; liability of parent or guardian; foster parents A. The parents or legal guardians having custody or control of an unemancipated minor who commits shoplifting as defined by section 13-1805 are civilly liable to the owner of the obtained goods for all of the following: 1. A penalty in the amount […]
12-693. Conviction for shoplifting; admissibility A conviction for shoplifting under section 13-1805 is not required to maintain an action pursuant to this article. An adjudication of not guilty of violation of section 13-1805 is admissible in an action for civil liability under sections 12-691 and 12-692. A person convicted for shoplifting under section 13-1805 is […]
12-694. Bringing action; court An action for recovery of damages under this article may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction, including the small claims division of a justice court, if the total actual damages and penalties do not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the court.
