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PART 3
Preliminary Procedure
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 10
PART 3

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
Section 1031. Originating proceeding to determine abuse or neglect.

1032. Persons who may originate proceedings.

1033. Access to the court for the purpose of filing a

petition.

1033-a. Initial appearance.

1033-b. Initial appearance; procedures.

1034. Power to order investigations.

1035. Issuance of summons; notice to certain interested

persons and intervention.

1036. Service of summons.

1037. Issuance of warrant and reports to court.

1038. Records and discovery involving abuse and neglect.

1038-a. Discovery; upon court order.

1039. Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.

1039-a. Procedures following adjournment in contemplation of

dismissal.

1039-b. Termination of reasonable efforts.

1040. Notice and right to be heard.