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AL Code § 12-15-122 (2014) What's This?
Section 12-15-122Issuance and service of summonses generally; waiver of service of summonses.
(a) After a petition alleging delinquency, in need of supervision, or dependency has been filed, the juvenile court shall direct the issuance of summonses to be directed to the child if he or she is 12 or more years of age, to the parents, legal guardian, or other legal custodian, and to other persons who appear to the juvenile court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceedings, requiring them to appear personally before the juvenile court at the time fixed to answer or testify as to the allegations of the petition. Where the legal custodian is summoned, the parent or legal guardian, or both, shall also be served with a summons.
(b) A copy of the petition shall be attached to each summons.
(c) The summons shall direct the parents, legal guardian, or other legal custodian having the custody or control of the child to bring him or her to the hearing.
(d) An adult who is a party may waive service of the summons by written stipulation or by voluntary appearance at the hearing.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §5-117; Acts 1996, No. 96-570, p. 864, §1; §12-15-53; amended and renumbered by Act 2008-277, p. 441, §7.)
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The Code of Alabama, Title 12 - Courts, Chapter 15 - Juvenile Proceedings, Section 12-15-122 specifically deals with the issuance and service of summonses in juvenile court cases. This section outlines the procedures following the filing of a petition alleging delinquency, need of supervision, or dependency of a child. Here are the key elements elucidated in this statute:
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Issuance of Summonses: Once a petition is filed, the juvenile court is directed to issue summonses to the child if they are 12 years of age or older, to the parents, legal guardian, or any other legal custodian involved in the proceedings. Additionally, summonses may be issued to other individuals deemed necessary or pertinent by the juvenile court.
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Purpose of Summonses: The summonses are meant to compel the recipients to appear before the juvenile court personally at a designated time to respond or testify regarding the allegations presented in the petition.
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Attachment of Petition: Each summons must include a copy of the petition filed, ensuring that all parties summoned are informed of the specific allegations.
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Instructions in Summonses: The summonses direct the parents, legal guardian, or legal custodian who has custody or control of the child to ensure the child's presence at the scheduled hearing.
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Waiver of Service: An adult who is a party to the case has the option to waive service of the summons. This can be done through a written stipulation or by voluntarily appearing at the hearing.
This section, originally formulated under Acts 1975, No. 1205, has undergone amendments over time. For instance, Acts 1996, No. 96-570 introduced changes, and subsequent renumbering took place under Act 2008-277.
However, it's crucial to note that the information provided here from the 2014 version of the Code of Alabama might not reflect the most current or updated legislation. Legal statutes are subject to revisions, amendments, and newer versions, so it's advisable to cross-reference with official and current sources or legal counsel to ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest laws in Alabama regarding juvenile proceedings.
