Richmond County, GA · Richmond County
CHINS Complaint
This complaint packet lets anyone with general knowledge of a child in need of services refer the child to the Richmond County Juvenile Court CHINS Intake Unit.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Richmond County · Richmond County, Richmond County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- augustaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this packet to refer a child who may need services from the Juvenile Court; the document says any person with general knowledge of a child in need of services may submit a complaint. It asks for information about the child, family, custody and detention, the type of CHINS complaint, supporting facts, community-service attempts, and the complainant. The CHINS Intake Unit reviews the complaint and may schedule an informal family review meeting.
Who needs it
Anyone with general knowledge of a child who may need services from the Juvenile Court may complete and submit this complaint packet.
How to submit it
Email the packet to [email protected], or bring a physical copy to the second floor of the Juvenile Court Office at 971 Broad Street, Second Floor, Augusta, GA 30901.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the complainant without a notary; the packet mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the CHINS Complaint packet.
- 2
Complete the Complaint
Fill in the requested information about the child, family, circumstances, services, and complainant.
- 3
Sign and Date
The complainant signs and dates the complaint.
- 4
Submit to the Court
Email the packet to [email protected] or bring a physical copy to the Juvenile Court Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can submit a CHINS Complaint?
- The packet says any person with general knowledge of a child in need of services may submit a complaint to the CHINS Intake Unit.
- How do I submit the CHINS Complaint?
- Email the completed packet to [email protected], or bring a physical copy to the second floor of the Juvenile Court Office at 971 Broad Street, Augusta.
- What information does the CHINS Complaint ask for?
- It asks for information about the child and family, custody or detention, the complaint type, supporting facts, attempts to encourage community services, and complainant contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the CHINS Complaint?
- No. The complainant signs and dates this document without a notary; the packet mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.