In re Lawrence D.’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “(i) Authorize the filing of a petition; (ii) Conduct further investigation into the allegations of the complaint; (iii) Propose an informal adjustment of the matter; or (iv) Refuse authorization to file a petition. * * * * * * (d)(1) The intake officer may conduct a further investigation if, based upon the complaint and the preliminary inquiry, the intake officer concludes that further inquiry is necessary in order to determine whether the court has jurisdiction or whether judicial action is in the best interest of the public or the child. (2) The further investigation shall be completed and a decision made by the intake officer within 10 days, unless that time is extended by the court.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Anthony Z.

2. “When the intake officer cannot conduct the preliminary inquiry within the initial fifteen day period because the juvenile or his parents requests a different meeting date or is otherwise unable to attend a previously scheduled meeting, subsection (d) provides a mechanism for allowing the intake officer to expand the time limit within which he may conduct the intake interview with the juvenile.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Anthony Z.

3. “(a) The intake officer shall receive: (1) Complaints from a person or agency having knowledge of facts which may cause a person to be subject to the jurisdiction of the court; and (2) Citations issued by a police officer under § 3-835 of this article.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Anthony Z.