And their behavior needs to be modified. McCaffery has spent many Saturday evenings on South Street, doling out fines for summary offenses such as underage drinking, public drunkenness, and disturbing the peace. McCaffery, who volunteers his time for the program, will be one of two judges on hand Sunday. Then, depending on the volume of cases, one or two will be on duty for the team's final two homes games. Their temporary court will be set up on the first floor of the stadium, near the two holding cells used by stadium-based police.
Police normally cite fans for such offenses during games.
But many people fail to appear in court, and the city doesn't have the resources to follow up what are relatively minor offenses. McCaffery described what will happen to fans who run afoul of the law Sunday. If you're found guilty, you'll receive a significant fine. And if you don't pay, you will be sent to jail. If a defendant wishes to be represented by an attorney, McCaffery said, the judges will set bail and arrange a court date.