Sec. 12.
After a petition shall have been filed and after such further investigation as the court may direct, in the course of which the court may order the child to be examined by a physician, dentist, psychologist or psychiatrist, the court may dismiss said petition or may issue a summons reciting briefly the substance of the petition, and requiring the person or persons who have the custody or control of the child, or with whom the child may be, to appear personally and bring the child before the court at a time and place stated: Provided, That the court in its discretion may excuse but not restrict children from attending the hearing. If the person so summoned shall be other than the parent or guardian of the child, then the parents or guardian, or both, shall also be notified of the petition and of the time and place appointed for the hearing thereon, by personal service before the hearing, except as hereinafter provided. Summons may be issued requiring the appearance of any other person whose presence, in the opinion of the judge, is necessary.
Any interested party who shall voluntarily appear in said proceedings, may, by writing, waive service of process or notice of hearing.
History: Add. 1944, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 54, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1944 ;-- CL 1948, 712A.12 Former Law: See section 17 of Ch. XII of Act 288 of 1939; section 5 of Act 6 of 1907, Ex. Sess.; Act 310 of 1909; Act 164 of 1911, Act 262 of 1911; Act 363 of 1913; Act 308 of 1915; CL 1915, § 2015; Act 24 of 1921, 1st Ex. Sess.; Act 105 of 1923; Act 127 of 1927; and CL 1929, § 12838.Popular Name: Probate CodePopular Name: Juvenile Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code
Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)
Section 712A.1 - Definitions; Proceedings Not as Criminal Proceedings; Construction of Chapter.
Section 712A.2 - Authority and Jurisdiction of Court.
Section 712A.2b - Violation of Vehicle Code or Corresponding Ordinance; Procedure.
Section 712A.2e - Waiver of Jurisdiction Over Civil Infractions; Agreement.
Section 712A.4 - Waiver of Jurisdiction When Child of 14 or Older Accused of Felony.
Section 712A.5 - Jurisdiction Over Juvenile After 19 Years of Age.
Section 712A.6 - Jurisdiction; Adults.
Section 712A.6a - Hearing; Attendance by Parent or Guardian Required; Exception; Failure to Attend.
Section 712A.6b - Order Affecting Nonparent Adult.
Section 712A.8 - County Agent; Creation of Office; Duties; Assistants.
Section 712A.10 - Designation of Probation Officer or County Agent as Referee; Duties of Referee.
Section 712A.12 - Examination of Child; Hearing; Summons.
Section 712A.13 - Service of Summons.
Section 712A.13b - Change in Foster Care Placement.
Section 712A.14b - Ex Parte Order Authorizing Immediate Protective Custody of Child.
Section 712A.16 - Detention and Care of Juvenile.
Section 712A.16a - Repealed. 1963, Act 214, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1963.
Section 712A.17a - Hearing; Record; Transcription.
Section 712A.17d - Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem; Powers and Duties.
Section 712A.18a - Placement or Commitment of Ward of the Court to Out-of-State Institutions.
Section 712A.18b - Reimbursement Order; Failure to Comply, Contempt of Court; Assignment of Wages.
Section 712A.18g - Commitment Under MCL 712a.18(1)(e).
Section 712A.18h - Commitment to Department of Corrections Prohibited; Exception.
Section 712A.18i - Delay in Sentencing.
Section 712A.18j - Escape by Juvenile From Facility or Residence; Notification; “Escape” Defined.
Section 712A.18l - Evaluation of Juvenile for Psychiatric or Psychological Treatment; Court Order.
Section 712A.18m - Payment of Costs; Minimum Amounts; Disposition; Definitions.
Section 712A.18q - Competency Hearing.
Section 712A.20 - Temporary or Permanent Custody.
Section 712A.22 - Annual Report.
Section 712A.23 - Use of Evidence Against Juvenile.
Section 712A.25 - Payment of Expenses.
Section 712A.26 - Contempt of Court; Punishment.
Section 712A.27 - Quarters, Equipment and Supplies for Use of Juvenile Division.
Section 712A.29 - Allocation and Application of Money Collected; “Victim Payment” Defined.
Section 712A.30 - “Offense” and “Victim” Defined; Order of Restitution.