Appearance ticket procedures

§ 307.2. Appearance ticket procedures. 1. If a child fails to appear
on the return date specified on a family court appearance ticket, the
probation service may refer the matter forthwith to the appropriate
presentment agency or may, in its discretion, attempt to secure the
attendance of the child. Upon exercise of its discretion, probation
services shall take appropriate action under law including, but not
limited to, written notification to the child and parent or other person
legally responsible for his care or telephone communications with the
child and parent or other person legally responsible for his care.
Efforts to secure the attendance of the child shall not extend beyond
seven days subsequent to such return date and the probation service must
refer the matter to the appropriate presentment agency within such
period. Upon referral, the presentment agency may take whatever action
it deems appropriate, including the filing of a petition pursuant to
section 311.1.

2. If the complainant fails to appear on the return date specified on
such appearance ticket, the probation service may, in its discretion,
attempt to secure his voluntary attendance. Upon exercise of its
discretion, probation services may take appropriate action under law
including, but not limited to, written notification to the complainant
or telephone communications with the complainant. Efforts to secure the
voluntary attendance of such person shall not extend beyond seven days
subsequent to such return date and the probation service shall refer the
matter to the appropriate presentment agency within such period. Upon
referral, the presentment agency may take whatever action it deems
appropriate, including the issuance of a subpoena or the filing of a
petition pursuant to section 311.1.

3. If a petition is filed subsequent to the issuance of an appearance
ticket the appearance ticket shall be made part of the probation service
file.