For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COURT. The Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois.
CUSTODIAN.
(1) A person who under court order is the custodian of the person of a minor;
(2) A public or private agency with which the court has placed a minor; or
(3) A person acting in the role of a parent by reason of a private agreement, arrangement, custom, or habit.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to fire, natural disaster, automobile accident, medical emergency or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately owned place of business to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement or entertainment.
GUARDIAN.
(1) A parent;
(2) A person who under court order is the guardian of the person of a minor; or
(3) A public or private agency with which the court has placed a minor.
MINOR. A person under 17 years of age.
PARENT. A person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent of another person.
RESPONSIBLE ADULT. A person at least 18 years of age, authorized by a parent, guardian, or custodian to have the care and custody of a minor.
TRUANCY HOURS. The period of the day when the school the minor would normally attend school as required by the Illinois compulsory attendance statute.
(105 ILCS 5/26-1 et seq.)
TRUANCY OFFICER. Any officer, appointee, employee or other agent of any school district or any federal, state or local government entity or any agency thereof performing the duties of a truant officer under the Illinois compulsory attendance statute.
(105 ILCS 5/26-5 et seq.)
TRUANCY REVIEW COUNCIL. Any agency or entity established by any school district located in whole or in part within the city, or any federal, state, or local governmental entity or any counseling or social agency or any combination thereof recognized by the county and/or the court as an agency which provides service to improve education performance and/or attendance.
TRUANT MINOR. Any minor who violates any portion of this truancy code or any truancy provisions of the Illinois School Code, being 105 ILCS 5/1-1.
(Prior Code, § 134.01)