Supreme Court Rules

First Adopted: May 20, 2009

Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2010

Rule 114 | Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of the Circuit Court | Part I: Rules Relating to All Juvenile Proceedings | Service of Process and Subpoena

114.03 | Waiver of Service by Parent, Guardian or Custodian

a. A juvenile's parent, guardian or custodian may waive service of summons on him or her by executing a written waiver. At the time of execution of the waiver, a copy of the petition shall be given to the person executing the waiver.

b. Appearance at the hearing on the petition by a parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile shall constitute a waiver by the parent, guardian or custodian of service of summons. A copy of the petition shall be given to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian prior to commencement of the hearing.

Comment

A parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile may waive his or her right to service of summons but may not waive the right of the juvenile to such service.


(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010.)
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