Legislation
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.
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.