All proceedings seeking an adjudication that a child is a delinquent child, a child in need of supervision, a neglected child or an abused child shall be initiated by the filing of a petition. Upon authorization of the youth court, the petition shall be drafted and filed by the youth court prosecutor unless the youth […]
The petition shall be entitled “IN THE INTEREST OF_______________ .”
The petition shall set forth plainly and concisely with particularity: identification of the child, including his full name, birth date, age, sex and residence; identification of the parent, guardian or custodian including the name and residence of the child’s parents, the name and residence of the child’s legal guardian, if there be one, any person […]
A petition may be amended at any time on order of the youth court for good cause shown so long as there is no prejudice to the parties.
No party shall be required to file a responsive pleading.
