1. Civil violations. A parent who has control of a person who is truant under section 3272, subsection 2 and who is primarily responsible for that person’s truancy commits a civil violation under this chapter.
A. [PL 1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]
B. [PL 1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]
C. [PL 1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]

[PL 2011, c. 614, §11 (AMD).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 3273

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Parent: means a parent, guardian or legal guardian. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
2. Jurisdiction. The District Court shall have jurisdiction over these violations.

[PL 1989, c. 415, §7 (AMD).]

3. Process. Service of the petition on the parent shall be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

[PL 1989, c. 415, §8 (RPR).]

4. Penalties.

[PL 1989, c. 415, §9 (RP).]

5. Disposition. The court may order injunctive relief of one or more of the following actions against any person who commits a civil violation under subsection 1:
A. Ordering the offender to comply with this chapter; [PL 1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]
B. Ordering the offender to take specific action to ensure the student’s attendance at school; [PL 1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]
C. Enjoining the offender from engaging in specific conduct which interferes with or may interfere with the student’s attendance at school; or [PL 1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]
D. Ordering the offender to undergo counseling by a professional selected by the offender, with the court’s approval, or by the court. The counselor shall submit a written evaluation to the court and to the offender. [PL 1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]

[PL 1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]

6. Fine. For a civil violation under this section, the court may impose a fine not to exceed $250, all or part of which may be suspended upon the offender’s compliance with a court order under this section.

[PL 2007, c. 304, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1985, c. 490, §8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 797, §§29,30 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 415, §§6-10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 304, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 614, §11 (AMD).
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