In re Keith G.

ROBERT M. BELL, Judge.

The State has noted this appeal from the judgment of the District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County, Juvenile Division, dismissing a delinquency petition charging appellee Keith G. with felony theft and related offenses. A single issue is presented for our review:

Where the Juvenile Services Intake Officer’s preliminary inquiry exceeded twenty-five days, without a court order, is dismissal of the delinquency petition the proper sanction?

Finding no error, we will affirm.

A complaint against Keith G. was filed with the Department of Juvenile Services (“DJS”) on…