Under a new ordinance, Maple Heights parents may be convicted of failing to supervise a minor if their child commits a crime. The child does not have to be convicted of the crime. The parent will not be found guilty if they convince the court that they have taken reasonable steps to control their child. A first offense is a minor misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $150.00. A first offender may be sentenced to parenting classes, rather than a fine. Parents may also be ordered to pay up to $3,000 in restitution to the victim. Maple Heights Adopts Responsibility Law by Leila Atassi, The Plain Dealer, April 19, 2006. To read Maple Heights Ordinance No. 2006-38, which creates new Codified Ordinance No. 648.19, Download _0419145718_001.pdf. Ohio parents may also be civilly liable under ORC 3109.09 to a person whose property is damaged or stolen by their child.