Findigs And Order On Truancy Petition {JU 13.0600}

Superior Court of Washington County of _______________________ Juvenile Court No: (School District) vs. Respondent(s) Student Student's D.O.B. ___/___/___ Parent(s) Petitioner Findings and Order on Truancy Petition Findings of Truancy (ORFCT) Dismissal of Petition (ORDSM) [ (Name of School) [Clerk's Action Required] ] This matter came before the court on _____________________________ (date), upon petitioner's request that the court issue an order regarding truancy petition to compel the student's school attendance. The petitioner appeared through its representative, ______________________________ and the respondent student did did not, parent(s) did did not appear with ________________________. Based on the evidence presented at the hearing and the records herein, the court finds and orders as follows: I. Findings 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 The student parent(s) were served with the Petition Regarding Truancy and the order setting this hearing. The student parent(s) are in default. The student has failed to attend school as required in RCW 28A.225.005. A drug and alcohol assessment is appropriate to the circumstances and behavior of the child and will help the child's compliance with the mandatory attendance law. A mental health evaluation or other diagnostic evaluation is appropriate to the circumstances and behavior of the child and will help the child's compliance with the mandatory attendance law. There is an immediate health and safety concern or a family conflict that needs mediation such that temporary out-of-home placement is necessary. The parent(s) of the student violated the provisions of RCW 28A.225.010. The petitioning school district has informed the student's parent(s) to analyze the causes of absences and has taken steps to eliminate or reduce the child's absences pursuant to RCW 28A.225.020. The school district's petition should be stayed for a period of _______ days to allow the school district further opportunity to intervene with the student. FINDINGS AND ORD ON TRUANCY PT (ORFCT)(ORDSM) - Page 1 of 2 WPF JU 13.0600 (06/2016) - RCW 28A.225.035, .090(1) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 1.10 1.11 The school district's petition should be dismissed. Other:_____________________________________________________________________. II. Order 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 The school district's petition is dismissed. This court assumes jurisdiction over the truancy of , student, until his/her 18th birthday. The student is ordered to attend school on a regular basis in the School District as directed by the school district and have no unexcused absences or tardies. The student shall complete a drug and alcohol assessment, follow all recommendations in the assessment and abstain from unlawful use of controlled substances or alcohol. The student shall complete a mental health evaluation or other diagnostic evaluation and follow all recommendations. The student shall be temporarily placed in a crisis residential or HOPE center. The parent(s) are ordered to use reasonable diligence to ensure that the respondent student attends school as required by this order. The school district shall file with the court a written progress report by ___________________ (date within 3 months), and every ______ month(s) from the date of the first report. The report must include the following: 1) any additional unexcused absences by the youth; 2) actions taken by the school district; 3) the outcome of the actions; and 4) an update on the youth's academic status. If a report is not filed by the above date, and periodically after that date, the court may set a hearing, dismiss the petition, sanction the parties for lack of compliance, or take any other such action as the court deems appropriate. Other:_____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 2.9 ________ Failure of the student to comply with the terms and conditions of this order may result in a finding of contempt that would subject the student to detention, electronic home monitoring, community restitution or other sanctions. Failure of the parent to comply with the terms and conditions of this order may result in a finding of contempt that would subject the parent to monetary fines not to exceed $25.00 for each unexcused absence or community restitution. Dated: Prepared by: ______________________________________ Judge/Court Commissioner Signature Print Name Student's signature WSBA# Parent's signature FINDINGS AND ORD ON TRUANCY PT (ORFCT)(ORDSM) - Page 2 of 2 WPF JU 13.0600 (06/2016) - RCW 28A.225.035, .090(1) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com