Assistance and cooperation of officers, departments, institutions, and others

§ 11–1584. Assistance and cooperation of officers, departments, institutions, and othersEvery officer and department of the District of Columbia is required to render all assistance and cooperation within his or its jurisdictional power which may further the objects of this chapter and subchapter 1 of chapter 23 of Title 16. Institutions or agencies to which the Juvenile Court sends a child are required to give to the court or to any officer appointed by it such information or reports concerning the child as the court or officer requires. The court may seek the cooperation of societies or organizations having for their object the protection or aid of children.