PD 603 Article 142

Petition for Involuntary Commitment of a Child: Venue.

Article 142

ART. 142. Petition for Involuntary Commitment of a Child: Venue. — The Department of Social Welfare Secretary or his authorized representative or any duly licensed child placement agency having knowledge of a child who appears to be dependent, abandoned or neglected, may file a verified petition for involuntary commitment of said child to the care of any duly licensed child placement agency or individual. The petition shall be filed with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, if any, or with the Court of First Instance of the province or City Court in which the parents or guardian resides or the child is found.

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