In Re Thomas J.’s Empirical Analysis

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22 state decisions

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1. “a. Form — Contents. The juvenile petition shall be by the State of Maryland. It shall be in writing and shall comply with the requirements of this Rule. 1. Caption. The petition shall be captioned “Matter of 2. Contents. The petition shall state: (a) The respondent’s name, address and date of birth. If the respondent is a child, it shall also state the name and address of his parent. (b) Allegations providing a basis for the court’s assuming jurisdiction over the respondent (e.g., that the respondent child is delinquent, in need of supervision, or in need of assistance; that the respondent adult violated Section 3-831 of the Courts Article; that the action arises under the Interstate Compact on Juveniles; or that the action arises under the compulsory public school attendance laws of this State). (c) The facts, in clear and simple language, on which the allegations are based. If the commission of one or more delinquent acts or crimes is alleged, the petition shall specify the laws allegedly violated by the respondent. (d) The name of each witness to be subpoenaed in support of the petition. (e) Whether the respondent is in detention or shelter care; and if so, whether his parent has been notified and the date such detention or shelter care commenced.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. 173 Md. App. 577 - In Re Roneika S.

2. “(a) Allegations generally. — A petition shall allege that a child is either delinquent or in need of supervision. If it alleges delinquency, it shall set forth in clear and simple language the alleged facts which constitute the delinquency, and shall also specify the laws allegedly violated by the child.... * * * (d) Applicability of Maryland Rules. — The form of petitions, peace order requests, and all other pleadings under this subtitle, and except as otherwise provided in the subtitle, the procedures to be followed by the court under this subtitle, shall be as specified in the Maryland Rules.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. 173 Md. App. 577 - In Re Roneika S.