Rule 5.526. Citation to appear; warrants of arrest; subpoenas

(a) Citation to appear (§§ 338, 661) In addition to the notice required under rule 5.524, the court may issue a citation directing a parent or guardian to appear at a hearing as specified in section 338 or 661.

(b) Warrant of arrest (§§ 339, 662) The court may order a warrant of arrest to issue against the parent, guardian, or present custodian of the child as specified in section 339 or 662.

(c) Protective custody or warrant of arrest for child (§§ 340, 663) The court may order a protective custody warrant or a warrant of arrest for a child as specified in section 340 or 663.

(d) Subpoenas (§§ 341, 664) On the court’s own motion or at the request of the petitioner, child, parent, guardian, or present caregiver, the clerk must issue subpoenas as specified in section 341 or 664.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2019; previously amended effective January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2007.)

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2019.)

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2019.)

(Subd (d) amended effective January 1, 2019; previously amended effective January 1, 2006.)