§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.
[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).]
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).