Rule 8.3 - Transfer of Custody and Support Questions From Superior CourtFollowing the matter of an investigation and a report back, the juvenile court clerk shall send a copy of the report and record of the investigation to the referring superior court judge. Following the matter of an investigation and determination, the juvenile court clerk shall file the original order of the juvenile court, shall make a certified copy thereof for filing with the clerk of superior court and shall also furnish a copy of the final order to the referring superior court judge.
(a)Docketing the Transfer Order. Upon receiving the order of transfer, the clerk shall docket said order and incorporate it as a part of the juvenile court record. Upon docketing, the clerk shall notify all parties and schedule the matter for a hearing.(b)Assessment of Costs for Investigations in Custody and Support Matters. The judge of the juvenile court may assess reasonable costs against the party or parties for conducting investigations in custody and support matters as referred by the superior court.(c)Filing of Complaint Form in Custody or Support Matters. In all cases referred to the juvenile court by the superior court for investigation and report or determination, the clerk of superior court shall, within ten days of the date of the order, forward to the clerk of the juvenile court the order of transfer together with the superior court file or a certified copy thereof in its entirety. In modifications and habeas corpus cases, in addition to the foregoing, the complaint form shall be completed by and filed by the petitioner's attorney. Upon the receipt of the above stated documents, the juvenile court clerk shall file the transfer.(d)Attorney Appointments. Any appointment of an attorney and/or guardian ad litem (GAL) shall be made as soon as practicable.Amended May 2, 2019, effective July 1, 2019.