Rule 3. The Complaint

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District of Columbia Court Rules › Family Court › Superior Court Rules Governing Juvenile Proceedings › Super. Ct. Juv. R. 3

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

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The complaint alleging that a child is delinquent or in need of supervision is a written

statement of the essential facts constituting the offense or offenses charged. It shall be

transmitted to the Director of Social Services for intake screening in accordance with D.C.

Code § 16-2305.

COMMENT

In delinquency proceedings, Metropolitan Police Department Form (P.D.) 379 and Park

Police Form (U.S.P.P.) 4403 A serve as the complaint referred to in this Rule. In Persons

in Need of Supervision cases, Superior Court Social Service Form (F.D.) 104 serves as

the complaint.

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