Part 3 - PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
- Section 1031 - Originating proceeding to determine abuse or neglect
- Section 1032 - Persons who may originate proceedings
- Section 1033 - Access to the court for the purpose of filing a petition
- Section 1033-A - Initial appearance
- Section 1033-B - Initial appearance; procedures
- Section 1034 - Power to order investigations
- Section 1035 - Issuance of summons; notice to certain interested persons and intervention
- Section 1036 - Service of summons
- Section 1037 - Issuance of warrant and reports to court
- Section 1038 - Records and discovery involving abuse and neglect
- Section 1038-A - Discovery; upon court order
- Section 1039 - Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
- Section 1039-A - Procedures following adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
- Section 1039-B - Termination of reasonable efforts
- Section 1040 - Notice and right to be heard