Types of Hearings
This is the first hearing held within 72 hours of a child's removal.
What is 72 Hour Hearing
Advocate Supervisors ensures CASAs submit this document prior to hearings
What is a CASA Court Report
This party typically files the Care and Protection
Who is DCF
What is confidentiality
What is the other name for trial
What is Hearing on the Merits
This hearing determines whether temporary custody should remain with the Department of Children and Families
What is Temporary Custody Hearing (TPC)
CASAs should gather information from these individuals to share in their CASA reports
Who are collaterals
This must be proven at a 72 hour in order for DCF to maintain custody
What is immediate risk or danger to a child
This type of evidence includes statements made outside of court but may still be considered in hearings
What is hearsay
This happens when parents agree to findings without going to trial
What is a stipulation/agreement
This hearing focuses on the case progress and updates before trial
What is Pre Trial Hearing
CASAs should complete how many hours of continued education within a year
What is 12 hours
This document outlines DCF's plan for the family
What is a service plan
This is ordered by the court to gather independent information about children and family
What is a court investigation
What is the name of the hearing that a parent can request after permanent custody has been provided to DCF without termination of parental rights
What is R&R (Review & Redetermination)
This hearing addresses anti-psychotic medication decisions for youth
What is a Roger's Hearing
CASAs should avoid this when crafting their court reports
What is bias and opinions
Parties can file this motion if they have evidence to suggest that DCF has failed to follow its own regulations in decisions
What is abuse of discretion
This is if one party on a case communicates directly to the Judge without informing other parties
What is ex parte communication
What type of evidence must DCF prove during tiral
Clearing and convincing evidence that a parent is unfit and/or unavailable
What is a Colloquy
True or False: It is not a conflict of interest for a CASA to be both a foster care reviewer and a CASA
What is True
What is Motion Limine
This person is responsible for ensuring parents are adhering to conditions set by the Judge
Who is the Probation Officer
What are the 4 outcomes of trial
What is Dismissal, Permanent Custody to a 3rd party, Permanent Custody to DCF without termination of parental rights, Permanent Custody DCF with termination of parental rights