Vermont § 5310 - Petition; contents

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§ 5310. Petition; contents

  • (a) The petition shall be supported by an affidavit of an officer or the Department. (b) The petition shall contain the following: (1) A concise statement of the facts that support the conclusion that the child is a child
    in need of care or supervision together with a statement that it is in the best interests
    of the child that the proceedings be brought. (2) The name, date of birth, telephone number, and residence address, if known, of the
    child and of the custodial and noncustodial parents, or of the guardian or custodian
    of the child if other than parent. If a parent is a participant in the Safe At Home
    Program pursuant to 15 V.S.A. § 1152, the petition shall so specify. (3) Jurisdictional information required pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction
    and Enforcement Act, 15 V.S.A. chapter 20. (Added 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; amended 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 622, eff. July 1, 2022.)

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