When a child under 18 is arrested in Bridgeport and the surrounding towns, they are summoned to Bridgeport Juvenile Court. Here is a brief summary of the process: Initial plea date/Arraignment This is the date referenced on the Summons. A judge will advise the child of the following: The right to remain silent; The right…
When DCF files a Neglect Petition in Connecticut Juvenile Court they can also request an Order of Temporary Custody (OTC). They will usually do this after they have executed a 96 hour hold because they believe that the child is in serious danger and therefore the child should be immediately removed for their parents….
Juvenile Courts in Connecticut may be seeing less students arrested for school related offenses such as assault 3rd, larceny, breach of peace, disorderly conduct and simple possession of marijuana as well as other misdemeanors. A new bill has been proposed to reduce the number of arrests in Connecticut schools. The latest statistics show that 20%…
DCF Specific Steps are initially submitted to a Connecticut Juvenile Court when files Neglect Petitions or Orders for Temporary Custody. If the child has been removed from a parent’s custody, the Steps set forth what is expected of the parents to regain custody. When I first started practicing, the Steps were actually called “Expectations.” That…
When a child is arrested for allegedly committing a crime in Connecticut, they are usually summoned to Juvenile Court. At the initial plea hearing (arraignment), the judge will read an advisement of rights. Here are the rights of child who has been accused of juvenile delinquency: 1. The right to remain silent. The child…
What are the rights of parents in Connecticut Juvenile Court when DCF files an Order of Temporary Custody or Neglect Petition in Connecticut? At the preliminary hearing date, the judge will determine whether the necessary parties are present and that they have properly served with the documents DCF filed. In addition, the judge will usually…