AB 2195 Summary

• Authorizes juvenile hearing officers to hear cases where minors are alleged to violate truancy laws under Section 601(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

• Allows hearings to proceed on written notice to appear with the minor's consent, rather than requiring a formal petition.

• Requires courts to verify the minor's school has undertaken specified intervention actions and to review the record of previous truancy interventions before proceeding with a hearing.

• Permits courts to order truant minors to perform community service (up to 50 hours), pay a fine (not to exceed $50), and restrict driving privileges for up to 30 days.

• Allows judges to continue hearings to give minors the opportunity to demonstrate improved attendance before imposing sanctions, with authority to dismiss the case upon improved attendance.