The matter is referred to the court or judge by petition delivered or addressed to the clerk of the court’s office. Except in the case of applications for delegation of parental authority, the parties are required to instruct a lawyer. The application may be addressed to the public prosecutor, who must forward it to the court or judge.
In addition to the information provided for in article 57, the application shall indicate, on pain of inadmissibility, the place where the minor lives and, where applicable, the place where the holder or holders of parental authority live, as well as the grounds for the application.