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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, § 3273: Enforcement, 1985

A parent who is primarily responsible for a truant person’s truancy commits a civil violation; the District Court has jurisdiction and may order injunctive relief and a fine up to $250.

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United States — Maine
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Year 1985
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Enacted 1985 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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Enacted 1985 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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A parent who is primarily responsible for a truant person’s truancy commits a civil violation; the District Court has jurisdiction and may order injunctive relief and a fine up to $250.

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A parent who is primarily responsible for a truant person’s truancy commits a civil violation; the District Court has jurisdiction and may order injunctive relief and a fine up to $250.

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).]
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