Connecticut school expulsion hearings are required for students who allegedly: Had a gun or other dangerous weapon on school grounds or at school related activity Used a gun or other dangerous weapon off school grounds Sold or attempted to sell drugs whether on or off school grounds. A student may face an expulsion hearing for…
Connecticut Educational Neglect Investigations usually starts with the school or other local education agency referring the case to DCF by filing a form 136. The 136 will include the following: Specific dates of unexcused absences The efforts made by the school to address the child’s attendance such as scheduling conferences with the parents Any referrals…
Whenever DCF is involved there is always the risk that they might file a Neglect Petition in the Juvenile Court. Ordinarily, a Neglect Petition is filed when the abuse or neglect allegations are serious enough that DCF is attempting to remove the child (or at least threaten the child’s removal) or when DCF is trying…
Connecticut DCF Neglect Investigations usually start with a call to DCF from a mandated reporter such as a doctor, counselor or school personnel. The most common allegation is Physical Neglect. Physical Neglect is broadly defined as the failure to provide and maintain adequate food. clothing, supervision and safety for a child. Here are some examples…
I recently saw an interesting article in New York Times regarding child abuse and neglect. While the article does not focus on DCF Investigations in Connecticut it’s still worth a read. The New Child Abuse Panic – The New York Times
A DCF Connecticut Order of Temporary Custody (OTC) will be applied for when DCF believes that the child is serious danger and therefore the child should be immediately removed for their parents. Here are the different stages of a DCF Connecticut Order of Temporary Custody case: 1. Ex parte. DCF presents a judge with Affidavits…