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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(s) of this part which gives the children's court jurisdiction of the proceedings;
(b) A citation to the section(s) of this part which the minor is alleged to have violated;
(c) The name, age, and address of the minor who is the subject of the complaint, if known; and
(d) 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.11.1000 Complaint - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-25-indians/cfr-sect-25-11-1000/
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