In re Anthony Z.

FISCHER, Judge.

The State appeals from a decision of the District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County sitting as a Juvenile Court dismissing a petition alleging that Anthony Z., appellee, is a delinquent child.

The issues raised by the State in this appeal are:

1. Was the intake procedure conducted in this case in compliance with Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, Section 3-810?

2. If not in compliance with Section 3-810, was dismissal the appropriate sanction?

On February 26,1991, the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) received a complaint against Anthony Z. stemming from an alleged…