Section 734 – Oral instanter orders

A. In exceptional circumstances, the facts supporting the issuance of an instanter order and the exceptional circumstances may be relayed orally, including telephonically, to the judge and his order directing that a child be taken into custody may be issued orally.B....

Section 733 – Instanter orders of custody

A. A peace officer, probation officer, district attorney, or other person designated by the court may file a verified complaint alleging facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services and that emergency removal of the...

Section 732 – Duties of intake officer

A. The court shall designate any individual, except a person authorized to file a petition, who will serve as the intake officer for the court in families in need of services cases.B. Unless otherwise specified by the court, the duties of the intake officer shall...