DC · rules
D.C. Super. Ct. Juv. R. 119
Participation Order
In any proceeding in which a child is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision,
the Court shall enter an order specifically requiring a parent or guardian to participate in
the rehabilitation process of a juvenile, including, but not limited to, mandatory attendance
at a juvenile proceeding, parenting class, counseling, treatment, or an education program,
unless the Court determines that such an order is not in the best interest of the child. In
addition, when the Court determines that it is in the best interest of the child, the Court
shall issue an order applicable to a parent or guardian of a child and the person with whom
the child resides, if other than the child's parent or guardian. The order shall require the
parent or guardian and the person with whom the child resides, if other than the parent or
guardian, to be present at any juvenile proceeding or court-ordered program concerning
the child. If the Court determines that the person ordered to appear received notice of the
order and failed to appear without good cause, the Court shall issue a bench warrant
pursuant to D.C. Code § 16-2325.01(d), as amended, and it may proceed to adjudicate the
person in civil contempt pursuant to D.C. Code § 16-2325.01(c), as amended.
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- 2026-09-14
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- 2026-09-14
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