110 Mass. Reg. 4.67
Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024
Members of the Department's social work staff may attend all CHINS court proceedings if informally requested to do so by a Court, or if formally subpoenaed. Members of the Department's legal staff shall attend pre-adjudication CHINS court proceedings, in those cases where a request is made by an Area or Regional Director.
Commentary
Traditionally, Department attorneys have not appeared at any pre-adjudication CHINS court proceedings because technically the Department is not a party to such actions. However, recognizing that some pre-adjudication CHINS matters present difficult or complex legal problems for the social work staff, the Department will make members of the legal staff available on an as-needed basis.
110 CMR 4.67