Rule 113.01 Style and Content of Petition
Petition
Rule Text
a.The petition shall be entitled, "In the Interest of ____, (Male) (Female), Date of Birth ____."
b.The petition may be filed upon information and belief and shall set forth plainly, concisely, and with reasonable particularity:
(1) the full name, birth date, and residence of the juvenile in whose interest the petition is filed;
(2) the name and residence of:
(A) the juvenile’s parents;
(B) the juvenile’s legal guardian, if there is one;
(C) any person or agency with custody of the juvenile;
(D) the juvenile’s nearest known relative, if no parent or guardian can be found; and
(E) the juvenile’s spouse, if there is one;
(3) the facts that bring the juvenile within the jurisdiction of the court, including the date, place and manner of the acts alleged, and the law or standard of conduct, if any, allegedly violated by the acts; and
(4) any other pertinent data or information.
c.The petition shall be filed with the clerk.
Amendment history: (Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.)