2017 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Chapter 119: UNORGANIZED TERRITORY
Subchapter 2-A: COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
20-A §3273. Enforcement

§3273. Enforcement

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).