A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced by one of the following procedures:

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 8-301

  • Petition: means a written statement of the essential facts that allege delinquency, incorrigibility or dependency. See Arizona Laws 8-201
  • Referral: means a report that is submitted to the juvenile court and that alleges that a child is dependent or incorrigible or that a juvenile has committed a delinquent or criminal act. See Arizona Laws 8-201

1. By transfer of a case from another court as provided in section 8-302.

2. By the filing of a petition by the county attorney.

3. For an offense other than a felony, by the referral of a uniform Arizona traffic ticket and complaint form.