SOLSBERRY – Two Eastern Greene County parents face criminal charges after their child reportedly accumulated ten unexcused absences from school, triggering Indiana’s truancy enforcement laws.
James T. Mobley, 41, and Lauren A. Mobley, 27, have failed to comply with the compulsory attendance law, a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana law.
According to probable cause affidavits filed by Eastern Greene Police Department Chief Michael A. Coy, an initial warning was issued on the afternoon of December 19th, 2024. At that time, the student had already accumulated nine unexcused absences. While neither parent was home when the officer visited, a letter detailing the attendance concerns was reportedly left with the student and a sibling.
A review of the student’s attendance record on March 26, 2025, by Chief Michael Coy confirmed that the child had reached ten unexcused absences as of February 21st. Authorities noted that despite the student passing all their classes, state law mandates enforcement once the number of unexcused absences exceeds the legal threshold.
Indiana Code requires regular school attendance for children, and non-compliance can lead to legal repercussions for parents or guardians. A Class B Misdemeanor conviction in such cases can result in fines or even jail time.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
