Opinion ID: 2152934
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: state procedural due process

Text: The following juvenile court rules are of particular importance: JCR 1969, 7: .2(A)    Upon filing of a petition the court shall order a hearing by the issuance of a summons. This was done. (B)    The summons shall require the person to whom it is directed to appear for hearing at the time and place specified by the court therein. It shall contain: (1)    The following statement shall appear in or be attached to the summons: (a) You have the right to be represented by an attorney, (b) If you desire to employ an attorney you should do so immediately in order that he may be ready at the hearing date, (c) If you are financially unable to employ an attorney and you desire the services of an attorney, you must notify the court immediately, upon receipt of this summons. If you desire a court-appointed attorney, the court must determine prior to the hearing whether you are financially unable to employ an attorney, or to reimburse the county in whole or in part for the cost of such services. This was done. (2)    Notice that the matter may be heard before the court with or without a jury shall be included in or attached to the summons, together with notice that a request for a jury shall be filed in writing with the court prior to the hearing. This was done. (3)    Notice of the charges appearing in the petition shall be given by reciting their contents in the summons or by attaching a copy of the petition to the summons. This was done. (4)    In cases where a hearing could result in the termination of parental rights, such possibility shall be stated.  (Emphasis added.) This was done. (C)    The summons shall be directed to the following persons: