Complaint
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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A complaint must be filed by a law enforcement officer or by the presenting officer and sworn to by a person who has knowledge of the facts alleged. The complaint shall be signed by the complaining witness and shall contain:
(a) A citation to the specific section of this part which gives the children's court jurisdiction of the proceedings;
(b) The name, age and address of the minor who is the subject of the complaint, if known; and
(c) A plain and concise statement of the facts upon which the allegations are based, including the date, time and location at which the alleged facts occurred.
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