1. How do I file a complaint against a child? You will need to have the child's name, age or birthday, address, and the name of the person the child stays with. The child must be a resident of Fulton County or the incident must have occurred in Fulton County. Come to the Romae T. Powell Juvenile Justice Center, 395 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30312. Come to the Complaint Office on the first floor.

2. How do I report neglect/deprivation? Call the Fulton County Department of Family and Children's Services hotline, at 404 - 699 - 4399.

3. How do I legitimate a child? Ask the Court Officer/Probation Officer assigned to your case for directions. If your child does not have a case in Juvenile Court, call the Family Law Information Center at 404 - 612 - 2789.

4. How do I get custody/guardianship of a child? How do I terminate custody/guardianship? Call 404 - 612 - 4401 and press 2 for the complaint office to get information about your particular situation.

5. How do I report a runaway? Call 404 - 612 - 4401 and press 2 for the complaint office to get information about your particular situation. Child must be gone for over 24 hours. Child's wherabouts must be unknown.

6. How can I become emancipated?Come to the Complaint Office of Juvenile Court and fill out an emancipation petition. In order to file the petition, a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate must be attached along with proof of housing and employment (or other means of support besides TANF or SSI). The petition must be accompanied by three affidavits from adults who believe that emancipation is in the best interest of the child. The minor must be a resident of Georgia and live in Fulton County.

7. What happens if I miss a court date? Contact the Court Officer/Probation Officer assigned to your case.

8. When is my court date? Contact the Court Officer/Probation Officer assigned to your case. You can also call 404 - 612 - 4401 and ask the operator for assistance.