ARTICLE 3 Abuse and Neglect Proceedings and Families in Need of Court Ordered Services
Children's Court Rules and Forms – 2026
Rule 10-301
Abuse and neglect proceedings; families in need of court-ordered services; scope.
Rule 10-311
Ex parte custody orders.
Rule 10-312
Filing of petition; amendment of petition; appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney.
Rule 10-313
Appointment of attorney for child turning fourteen.
Rule 10-313.1
Representation of multiple siblings.
Rule 10-314
Explanation of respondent’s rights at first appearance; ICWA advisement; appointed counsel.
Rule 10-315
Custody hearing.
Rule 10-316
Appointment or change of educational decision maker.
Rule 10-317
Notice of change in placement.
Rule 10-318
Placement of Indian children.
Rule 10-321
Joinder of parties; severance.
Rule 10-322
Defenses and objections; when and how presented; by pleading or motion.
Rule 10-323
Dismissal of a respondent or child; party dismissal sheet.
Rule 10-324
Conduct of hearings.
Rule 10-325
Notice of child’s advisement of right to attend hearing.
Rule 10-325.1
Guardian ad litem notice of whether child will attend hearing.
Rule 10-331
Disclosure by the department.
Rule 10-332
Disclosure of evidence and witnesses by the respondent.
Rule 10-333
Disclosure of evidence and witnesses by the child’s guardian ad litem or attorney.
Rule 10-334
Court-ordered discovery.
Rule 10-335
Court ordered diagnostic examinations and evaluations.
Rule 10-340
Testimony of a child in an abuse or neglect proceeding.
Rule 10-341
Witness immunity.
Rule 10-342
Admissions, including no contest pleas, and consent decrees.
Rule 10-343
Adjudicatory hearing; time limits; continuances.
Rule 10-344
Dispositional hearings; time limits.
Rule 10-345
Permanency and permanency review hearings.
Rule 10-346
Judicial reviews.
Rule 10-347
Termination of parental rights; form of motion.
Rule 10-351
Findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Rule 10-352
Judgments and appeals.
Rule 10-360
Discharge hearing.