FILING A PETITION FOR A HOME STATUS OFFENSE IN OAKLAND COUNTY The family division of the circuit court has jurisdiction in proceedings against juveniles under 17 if the juvenile runs away from home (truancy) or repeatedly disobeys the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parents or guardians (incorrigibility). Furthermore, the court must find that the family has exhausted all non-court options, such as counseling and other living arrangements, before it may accept a parent’s request for court intervention. Information for Completing Your Petition 1. You must complete the petition completely and by yourself. Court employees may not provide legal advice. 2. Your allegations about your child’s behavior must be current. The alleged behaviors must have occurred within the last three months. 3. You must present a statement from a counseling agency that details your efforts to use community resources to solve your child’s truancy or incorrigibility issues. This statement is required even if your child refuses to attend counseling with you. Oakland County Youth Assistance may be used to satisfy the counseling requirement for a nominal fee. The Youth Assistance general telephone number is (248) 858-0051. 4. If the court accepts your petition, it may be several weeks until a hearing is held. Your son or daughter will be at home with you during this time. 5. If the court finds your child is truant or incorrigible and court-accessed services are necessary, the court will enter orders to rectify the situation. The court orders will be binding on you as well as your child and may include probation and/or family counseling. 6. You must include your child’s descriptive information on the next page of this packet. Without descriptive information, the court cannot issue an order for your child’s apprehension if your child has run away from home. 7. You will be responsible for the costs of the court-ordered services, including; a. Costs of a diversionary program, if utilized, b. Costs of a consent calendar probation program, if utilized, c. Costs of formal calendar programs, if utilized, including; i. court-appointed attorney fees for your child (an attorney must be appointed if your case goes to formal court), ii. monthly costs for probation department services, iii. per-day costs for your child’s out-of-home or day treatment placement, if utilized. 8. Mail or deliver the enclosed documents, when completed, with the required attachments to: Juvenile Intake Department Ground Floor, East Wing Courthouse Building 1200 N. Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI 48341 -1- American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com FAMILY INFORMATION FOR HOME STATUS OFFENSES 1. Juvenile’s Information Juvenile’s Last Name First Middle Other name Juvenile has used – Last First Middle Date of Birth Place of Birth Sex Race School/District Eye Color Hair Color Weight Height S.S. # (Last 4 digits) 2. Mother’s Information Mother’s Last Name First Middle Address City, State, Zip 3. Date of Birth Home Phone Work Phone S.S. # (Last 4 digits) Cell Phone Father’s Information Father’s Last Name First Address City, State, Zip 4. Middle Date of Birth Home Phone Work Phone S.S. # (Last 4 digits) Cell Phone Step Parent’s Information Step Parent’s Last Name First Address City, State, Zip 5. Middle Date of Birth Home Phone Work Phone S.S. # (Last 4 digits) Cell Phone Guardian/Legal Custodian’s Information Guardian/Legal Custodian’s Last Name First Address City, State, Zip 6. Middle Date of Birth Home Phone Work Phone S.S. # (Last 4 digits) Cell Phone Social Information Divorced? No Date of Divorce Place of Divorce (County, State) Yes Custody to: Father Mother Stepfather Stepmother Other: Mother Stepfather Stepmother Other: Juvenile living with: Father -2American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com JIS CODE: PET STATE OF MICHIGAN 6th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION OAKLAND COUNTY PETITION (DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS) Supplemental Court address 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 ORI MI-630013J 1. CTN CASE NO. PETITION NO. Court telephone no. (248) 858-0112 TCN SID DLN In the matter of name(s), alias(es), DOB Last name 2. First name The above named juvenile Citations and allegations: Middle name comes within the provisions of MCL 712A.2. operator/chauffeur driver’s license Date of birth has violated probation as follows: commercial driver’s license no license vehicle type Allegations contained on Page #2 See attached sheet for further allegations. Member of or eligible for membership in American Indian Tribe or Band, stated above. 3. An action within the jurisdiction of the family division of circuit court involving the family or family members of the minor has been previously filed in Court, Case Number , was assigned to Judge , and remains is no longer pending. 4. I designate this case as a case in which the juvenile is to be tried in the same manner as an adult. 5. The above named juvenile is a legal resident(s) of Oakland County, and resides in the care and custody of the Petitioner . 6. The names and addresses of the parents, guardian, legal custodian, or nearest known relative are as follows: NAME Father ADDRESS HOME PHONE WORK PHONE Putative Mother Guardian/Legal custodian/nearest known relative 7. I request the court to (check either box a or b) a. review the information and make an appropriate decision. b. authorize this petition and take jurisdiction over the juvenile. Further, I request the court to 1) issue an order to apprehend and/or detain the juvenile. 2) find the juvenile in contempt of court for violating a minor personal protection order. 3) find the juvenile has violated probation and notify the juvenile to appear for the hearing. order the juvenile apprehended and brought to court for a detention hearing. 4) designate this case as a case in which the juvenile is to be tried in the same manner as an adult. I declare that the statements in this petition are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Petitioner’s signature Date Print or type name Agency/Address City, state, and zip Telephone no. Petition approved for submission: Prosecutor’s signature Date 8. A preliminary inquiry and/or hearing has been conducted and the filing of this petition Date JC 04a (9/07) PETITION (DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS) Judge/Referee is is not authorized. Bar no. MCL 600.2950h-600.2950m, MCL 712A.2, MCL 712A.2d, MCL 764.15b, MCR 3.903(A)(19), MCR 3.926(A), MCR 3.931, MCR 3.944, MCR 3.951 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com STATE OF MICHIGAN 6th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISION OAKLAND COUNTY PETITION (DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS) PAGE 2 of 2 CASE NO. PETITION NO. Court address 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 Court telephone no. (248) 858-0112 1. In the matter of Juvenile’s Last Name First Middle 2. Citations and allegations (cont.): The child has engaged in the following behaviors in the home WITHIN THE LAST THREE MONTHS: a. TRUANCY (MCL 712A.2(a)(3)): The juvenile has deserted his or her home without sufficient cause, as follows: The child left home without permission and did not return for a period exceeding 24 hours on the following dates: Date Date Date Date Date The child is currently a runaway from home and, the child’s whereabouts are unknown, OR, the child’s parent believes the child is located at: Address REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR TRUANCY PETITIONS (select one that applies): The child and the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) have exhausted or refused family counseling (letter from counseling agency attached), - OR The parent has arranged an alternative placement (i.e., with a relative, family friend, etc.) for the child and the child has: (1) lived in that placement unsuccessfully, or, (2) refused to live in that placement. Describe the alternative placement: b. INCORRIGIBILITY (MCL 712A.2(a)(4)): The juvenile is repeatedly disobedient to the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s), as follows: The child leaves home without permission and does not inform his or her parents of his or her whereabouts. The child violates his or her curfew. The child uses foul and abusive language. The child allows other people into the home against the directives of his or her parents. The child has damaged the home or destroyed property of other family member(s). The child has stolen money or property from family members. The child associates with undesirable people. The child uses alcohol or other drugs. The child did not follow the reasonable requests of his or her parents. The child does not attend school on a regular basis, against the directives of his or her parents. The child’s behavior, while in school, is incorrigible, against the directives of his or her parents. Other: REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR INCORRIGIBILITY PETITIONS: Community resources have been attempted and have been unsuccessful in the correcting the situation. accessed services are necessary (letter from counseling agency attached). The child refused to attend counseling appointments made on the following dates: Date Date Date Date Court Date American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com