PD 603 Article 179

Contents of Petition.

Article 179

ART. 179. Contents of Petition. — The petition for commitment must state so far as known to the petitioner: The facts showing that the child appears to be mentally retarded, physically handicapped, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill and needs institutional care; The Fact that the parents or guardian or any duly licensed disabled child placement agency, as the case may be, has opposed the commitment of such child; The name of the parents and their residence, if known or if the child has no parents or parent living, the names and residence of the guardian, if any; and The name of the institution where the child is to be committed. The petition shall be verified and shall be sufficient if based upon the information and belief of the petitioner.

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