Consequences of Graffiti

Graffiti vandalism is taken very seriously by the City and by local law enforcement. In the last year, over 150 arrests for graffiti vandalism were made in Santa Clarita.

A conviction can include all of the following:

For Juveniles

• A Felony Record
• Court Fees
• Attorney Fees
• Full Restitution Costs - Full restitution is to be paid to the victim, which in many cases is the City of Santa Clarita, and the amount can range from $3,000 to $50,000
• Time at a Juvenile camp - This time can be anywhere from 6 months to a year in camp
• Time in Juvenile Hall
• Formal Probation - Can last up to 3 years and can include unannounced searches by law enforcement and stipulations limiting travel outside of Los Angeles County
• Community Service - Community Service hours can range from 50 to 100 hours

18 and Over

• Felony Record
• Court Fees
• Full Restitution Costs - Full restitution is to be paid to the victim, which in many cases is the City of Santa Clarita, and the amount can range from $3,000 to $50,000
• Jail Time in County or State prison - Each Felony case within the State of California can carry a penalty of up to 4 years in a State Prison
• Formal Probation - Can last up to 3 years and can include unannounced searches by law enforcement and stipulations limiting travel outside of Los Angeles County
• Community Service - Community Service hours can range from 50 to 100 hours

For the Parents of Juveniles

• Court Fees
• Attorney Fees
• Restitution Costs - If the juvenile cannot afford to pay the restitution costs the cost will be paid by the parents
• Scheduling inconvenience - Parent’s schedule will now have to include court dates and community service dates

View "Tag You're It", a video about the consequences of graffiti.