JU-28 Sample Page 1 of 3 IN RE: THE MATTER OF * IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ___________________________, * ___________________________ A CHILD * COUNTY, ALABAMA * CASE NO: JU ______________ ORDER The court having read and considered the MOTION FOR JOINDER OF PARENT(S), LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) OR LEGAL CUSTODIAN(S), it is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED as follows: (Name of parent/guardian/custodian) 1. This motion is GRANTED and __________________________________________________ (Name of parent/guardian/custodian) and ___________________________________________________, the parent(s) and / or legal guardian(s) and / or legal custodian(s) of the above referenced child, are hereby made parties in the above styled action for the final disposition of this matter pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, §§ 12-15-215 (a)(4), (5), (f) and § 12-15-109 to wit: 12-15-215 (a)(4) (a)(5) (f) 12-15-109 Make any other order as the juvenile court in its discretion shall deem to be for the welfare and best interests of the child, including random drug screens, assessment of fines not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250)*, and restitution against the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or child, as the juvenile court deems appropriate**. Costs for juvenile court-ordered drug screening may be ordered paid for by the state out of moneys appropriated as "court costs not otherwise provided for." Restitution against the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or child shall be governed by the same principles applicable in the Restitution to Victims of Crime Act, commencing with Section 15-1865. Direct the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the child to perform reasonable acts as are deemed necessary to promote the best interests of the child. When a child is placed in the legal custody of a department, agency, organization, entity, or person as provided in this section, when the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the child has resources for child support, the juvenile court shall order child support in conformity with the child support guidelines as set out in Rule 32, Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration. The child support shall be paid to the department, agency, organization, entity, or person in whose legal custody the child is placed and may be expended for those matters that are necessary for the welfare and well-being of those children placed in the departments, agencies, organizations, entities, or persons. In these cases, the juvenile court shall issue income withholding orders subject to state law. If, after making a parent or other person legally obligated to care for and support a child a party to the action pursuant to this chapter and the Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure and after a hearing, the juvenile court finds that the parent or other person is financially American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com JU-28 Sample Page 2 of 3 able to pay all or part of the court costs, as provided by law, attorney fees, and expenses with respect to examination, treatment, care, detention, or support of the child incurred from the commencement of the proceeding in carrying out this chapter, the juvenile court shall order them to pay the same and may prescribe the manner of payment. Unless otherwise ordered, payment shall be made to the clerk of the juvenile court for remittance to those to whom compensation is due. If the child shall have an estate in the hands of a legal guardian, conservator, or trustee, the legal guardian, conservator, or trustee may be required to pay in a like manner. The juvenile court shall also order the parent or other person legally obligated to care for and support the child to apply for insurance and Medicaid. If the parent or other legally obligated person willfully fails or refuses to pay the sum, the juvenile court may proceed against him or her for civil or criminal contempt or both, and the order may be filed and shall constitute a civil judgment. * Ala. Code 1975, § 32-5A-191(b), provides for fines ranging from $1,100.00 to $10,100.00 in cases of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. ** A supervision fee may be ordered in addition to any other costs or restitution. 2. This case is set for __________. docket call trial on the _____ day of __________, 20___, at 3. The parties shall notify the court immediately if their address is incorrect and provide a correct address if the address changes prior to the conclusion of the case(s). 4. Failure to comply with the court’s order regarding the above could subject the non-complying party to civil and/or criminal contempt proceedings. 5. The parties have a right to be represented by legal counsel at their own expense at the final dispositional hearing of the above named child. 6. The Clerk is directed to serve a copy of this Order and accompanying Motion to the parties. DONE and ORDERED this the _____day of ____________, 20__ . _________________________________________ JUDGE I hereby certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing to ____________________________ and _______________________________, on this the _____ day of ____________, 20__. _____________________, Circuit Clerk By ________________________________ (Clerk, Sheriff, JPO) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com JU-28 Sample Page 3 of 3 IN RE: THE MATTER OF * IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ___________________________, * ___________________________ A CHILD * COUNTY, ALABAMA * CASE NO: JU ______________ MOTION FOR JOINDER OF PARENT(S), LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) OR LEGAL CUSTODIAN(S) Comes now the Movant, and prays this Honorable Court to join the above styled child’s parent(s), legal (Name of parent/guardian/custodian) guardian(s) or legal custodian(s), _______________________________________________________ (Name of parent/guardian/custodian) and ________________________________________________________, as parties to the above styled case(s), pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 12-15-113 and Rule 31, Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and as grounds, the Movant shows as follows: Said joinder is necessary for the proper disposition of the issue(s) in the above styled case(s) pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, §§ 12-15-215 (a)(4), (5), (f) and § 12-15-109. Respectfully submitted this the _____day of ____________, 20__. _____________________________________________ Movant American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com