Part 5 · Petition: Contents; Filing; Service

Rule 5:15-2. Form and Contents of Petition

Amended December 20, 1983 (current)

(a) The name, address and date of birth of the juvenile.

(b) The name, address and date of birth of the juvenile's parents, guardian or custodian and any other family member believed to be contributing to the juvenile-family crisis.

(c) A statement of facts describing the nature of the juvenile-family crisis.

(d) The recommendations of Court Intake Services for resolving the crisis, including recommendations regarding community services or programs necessary to implement the recommendations.

(e) The services, if any, previously provided by the Crisis Intervention Unit, the community services to which the family has previously been referred, if any, and a statement that these services have not resolved or stabilized the crisis.

(f) If Court Intake Services has reason to believe that a parent or guardian of the juvenile is an alcoholic, as defined by N.J.S. 26:2B-8, or drug dependent, as defined by N.J.S. 24:21-2, the petition shall state the basis for this determination and provide recommendations to the court.