Chapter 9 - PETITION AND SUMMONS
- Section 842 - Authority to file petition
- Section 843 - Time for filing of petition; child in custody
- Section 844 - Form of petition
- Section 845 - Contents of petition
- Section 846 - Amendment of petition
- Section 847 - Service of petition
- Section 848 - Notice of right to counsel; form
- Section 849 - Service and return; resident parent
- Section 850 - Summons; child and resident parent
- Section 851 - Failure to appear as summoned
- Section 852 - Service; nonresident parent
- Section 853 - Effect of nonappearance by a parent