A Connecticut DCF “Notification of Investigation Results” tells an alleged offender of abuse or neglect whether DCF found the allegation substantiated or unsubstantiated, and—if substantiated—whether DCF intends to place the offender’s name on the DCF Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101k, if DCF issues a recommended finding that you are […]
Types of Cases Handled by Bridgeport Juvenile Court Lawyers A Bridgeport Juvenile Court lawyer primarily handles two distinct types of cases. DCF cases which involve claims of abuse or neglect and focus on family dynamics and the best interests of the child and delinquency cases which address criminal charges brought against those under age 18. […]
Connecticut divorce depositions are essentially interviews. And just like other interviews you may be nervous. Reduce your anxiety. Read on. Here’s a quick summary of the process. A deposition is question and answer session between a lawyer and a witness (deponent). The opposing lawyer asks questions. The witness answers under oath. Your attorney is present at the deposition to protect […]
What is a DCF Substantiation? After Connecticut DCF completes an Investigation of abuse or neglect, they send a form letter to the alleged perpetrators. The letter will state whether the allegations are “unsubstantiated” or “substantiated.” The operational definition in the Policy Manual is that a DCF Substantiation results when: “DCF has concluded that there is” […]
Once you are placed on the Connecticut DCF Central Registry you are there indefinitely. But here is some good news. For those who have been placed on the Registry for over two (2) years they are able to apply for an Administrative Hearing to have DCF remove their name. Connecticut DCF Central Registry Removal Process […]
A Connecticut DCF Education Professional Investigation will be handled differently in Connecticut. In the past, the Investigations were handled just as any other DCF referral. But effective immediately, Investigations involving schools and school personnel will handled more swiftly and subject to higher scrunity. DCF has now created two Investigative Units specifically for school-based investigations. Apparently, […]
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