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. [1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]
B. [1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]
C. [1989, c. 415, §6 (RP).]
[
2011, c. 614, §11 (AMD)
.]
2.Jurisdiction.
The District Court shall have jurisdiction over these violations.
[
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.
[
1989, c. 415, §8 (RPR)
.]
4.Penalties.
[
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; [1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]
B. Ordering the offender to take specific action to ensure the student's attendance at school; [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 [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. [1989, c. 415, §10 (NEW).]
[
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.
[
2007, c. 304, §4 (NEW)
.]
SECTION HISTORY
1985, c. 490, §8 (NEW).
1985, c. 797, §§29,30 (AMD).
1989, c. 415, §§6-10 (AMD).
2007, c. 304, §§3, 4 (AMD).
2011, c. 614, §11 (AMD).
Data for this page extracted on 10/16/2012 08:29:43.