70 Md. App. 191 - In Re Patrick A.’s Empirical Analysis

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11 state decisions

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1. “(3)(i) If a complaint is filed that alleges the commission of a delinquent act by a child who is 16 years old or older, which would be a felony enumerated in Article 27, § 441(e) of the Code if committed by an adult, the intake officer shall immediately forward the complaint to the State's Attorney. (ii) If a complaint is filed that alleges the commission of a delinquent act by a child who is 16 years old or older, which would be a felony other than one enumerated in Article 27, § 441(e) of the Code if committed by an adult, and if the intake officer has denied authorization to file a petition, the intake officer shall immediately: 1. Forward the complaint to the State’s Attorney; and 2. Forward a copy of the entire intake case file to the State’s Attorney with information as to any and all prior intake involvement with the child.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Baron C. · In re Kemmo N.

2. “The Legislature designed a scheme whereby all delinquency allegations, except enumerated felonies, would be promptly inquired into by an intake officer. The intake officer, in light of his or her training and in light of the revelations of the inquiry, would then proceed on a course of action. [T]he Legislature has concluded that the additional information about background and intake involvement is crucial for the State to review before making the determination that a petition is in order rather than a diversionary resolution. Under the present statutory scheme, the State’s Attorney must consider this information prior to proceeding by petition or otherwise. [Emphasis added.]”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Lawrence D. · 90 Md. App. 85 - In Re Kevin Eugene C.

3. ““(b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in considering the complaint, the intake officer shall make a preliminary inquiry within 15 days as to whether the court has jurisdiction and whether judicial action is in the best interests of the public or the child. He may, after such inquiry and in accordance with this section, (i) authorize the filing of a petition, (ii) conduct a further investigation into the allegations of the complaint, (iii) propose an informal adjustment of the matter, or (iv) refuse authorization to file a petition.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Kemmo N.