For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
DELINQUENT ACTS. The acts which violate the laws of the United States, the laws of the state, or the ordinances of the county or village; those acts which cause or would tend to cause the minor to come under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court Act as defined by 705 ILCS 405/1-1 et seq.; or those acts by which the minor intentionally causes physical harm to another or deliberately creates an unreasonable risk of physical harm to himself or herself, or to others. The term DELINQUENT ACTS does not include civil infraction traffic violations, but does include misdemeanor traffic violations.
DRUGS. Any controlled substance as defined now or hereafter by the Public Health Code.
MINOR. Any unemancipated person under 18 years of age.
PARENT. A mother, father, or legal guardian of a minor who has the responsibility for the health, welfare, care, maintenance, and/or supervision of the minor at the time the delinquent act is alleged to have been committed by the minor.
RELIGION. Includes all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief.
TRUANT. A child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day, or a portion thereof.
(Ord. 10-10, passed 11-16-2010)