Sec. 3. A petition must:
(1) be verified;
(2) be entitled "In the Matter of __________, a Child Alleged to be a Delinquent Child"; and
(3) contain the following information:
(A) A citation to the provision of the juvenile law that gives the juvenile court jurisdiction in the proceeding.
(B) A citation to the statute that the child is alleged to have violated.
(C) A concise statement of the facts upon which the allegations are based, including the date and location at which the alleged act occurred.
(D) The child's name, birth date, and residence address if known.
(E) The name and residence address of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian if known.
(F) The name and title of the person signing the petition.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-9(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 10. Filing of Petition Alleging That Child Is Delinquent Child
31-37-10-2. Approval of Filing of Petition
31-37-10-3. Petition; Verification and Contents
31-37-10-4. Error in or Omission of Citation; Effect
31-37-10-5. Written Request That Child Be Taken Into Custody; Finding
31-37-10-8. Motion to Dismiss by Person Representing State's Interests