A. Each allegation of delinquency, in need of supervision or in need of treatment within the Court’s jurisdiction shall be investigated by the Indian Child Welfare Department and/or the Osage Nation Police.

B. An intake refers to the initial process of gathering information which may be pertinent to provide services or proceed with an investigation.

C. All intakes shall have a written record.

D. If the Indian Child Welfare Department officer or Osage Nation Police Officer determines that the interests of the child or of the community require that Court action be taken, he shall request in writing that the Tribal Prosecutor file a petition and deliver a copy of the entire case file to the Tribal Prosecutor.

E. If the Indian Child Welfare Department officer or Osage Nation Police Officer determines that the interests of the child or of the Osage Nation do not require Court action, the Indian Child Welfare Department may offer such services and make such referrals to other agencies as may be feasible to help the family with any defined problems.