DECLARATION OF HABITUAL TRUANCY

Date:  _____________                                    School:  __________________

Dear Mr./Ms. _________________:

It has come to the attention of the Plumas County District Attorney’s Office that on _________________ you were notified that your child, _____________________,

was declared a truant because of excess and/or unexcused absences and/or tardiness. 

There have now been at least two additional absences or tardies on ____________ and _______________, so that your child is considered an habitual truant within the meaning of Section 48262 of the Education Code.  This matter may now be referred to the School Attendance Review Board (S.A.R.B.) for action that may lead to serious legal consequences for you and your child.  Further, this habitual truancy may now be considered evidence in a criminal prosecution for violations of Penal Code Sections 272 and 270, among others, which may result in substantial fines and/or incarceration.

Due to this situation a meeting has been scheduled for ___________ at ___________ a.m./p.m. with ______________________________.

This meeting is scheduled in an attempt to make one last effort to resolve this problem without further action.  If this time is not convenient, please contact ________________ at (         ) ___________________immediately to reschedule this meeting.

Your failure to attend this meeting will result in a referral to S.A.R.B. and may result in prosecution by this office.

Sincerely,

Jeff Cunan                                                                   

Plumas County District Attorney