(a) When a child absconds from a shelter or holding facility to which the child was remanded pursuant to section 1027(b) or 1051(d) of the Family Court Act, written notice of that fact, signed by an authorized representative of the facility, shall be sent within 48 hours to the clerk of the court from which the remand was made. The notice shall state the name of the child, the docket number of the pending proceeding in which the child was remanded, the date on which the child absconded, and the efforts made to secure the return of the child. Every order of remand pursuant to section 1027(b) or 1051(d) shall include a direction embodying the requirement of this subdivision.
(b) Upon receipt of a written notice of absconding, the clerk of the court shall cause the proceeding to be placed on the calendar for the next court day for such action as the court shall deem appropriate, and shall give notice of such court date to the petitioner and appointed or privately retained counsel for the child.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Jan. 9, 1986 eff. Jan. 6, 1986.
Amended (b) on Oct. 5, 2010