Two Eastern Greene County parents are facing criminal charges after their child reportedly missed ten days of school without a valid excuse, triggering Indiana’s truancy enforcement protocols.
James T. Mobley, age 41, and Lauren A. Mobley, age 27, both residents of Solsberry, Indiana, have each been charged with Failure to Comply with the Compulsory Attendance Law, a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana law.
Both cases were officially filed on April 2nd, 2025, in Greene County Superior Court.
According to probable cause affidavits filed by Eastern Greene Police Department Chief Michael A. Coy, the initial warning was delivered on the afternoon of December 19th, 2024, when the student had already reached nine unexcused absences. Neither parent was home during the officer’s visit, but the letter was left with the student and a sibling, it was noted.
On March 26th, 2025, Chief Coy reviewed the student’s attendance record and confirmed that the child had reached ten unexcused absences as of February 21st. Despite the student passing all classes, the law mandates enforcement once absences exceed statutory thresholds.
Indiana Code requires children to attend school regularly, and failure to comply can result in legal consequences for parents or guardians. A Class B Misdemeanor in this context can carry fines or even jail time upon conviction.
The Eastern Greene Police Department has emphasized the importance of regular school attendance, particularly under the state’s compulsory education laws via this case, underscoring the growing scrutiny and stronger stance on school attendance state-wide