Whenever any person informs the court that a child is within the purview of this Act,
the court may make a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the interests of the
public or of the child require that further action be taken. Thereupon the court may
make such informal adjustment as is practicable without a petition, or a petition
may be filed by any person.
The petition shall be verified and may be upon information and belief. It shall set
forth plainly the facts which allegedly bring the child within the purview of this
Act; and in addition the following facts, if known: (1) name, age, and residence of
the child; (2) the names and residences of his parents; (3) the name and residence
of his legal guardian, if there be one; (4) names and residences of the person or
persons having custody or control of the child, and (5) names and residence of the
nearest known relative if no parents or guardian can be found. If any of the facts
herein required are not known by the petitioner, the petition shall so state.
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