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MDCR investigates complaints to determine whether unlawful discrimination has occurred. While investigating a complaint, MDCR is impartial and does not act as an advocate or representative for either party. The Managing Attorney and MDCR staff attorneys serve as legal advisors to all MDCR organizational units.
The most common complaint involves allegations of color of law violations. Another common complaint involves racial violence, such as physical assaults, homicides, verbal or written threats, or desecration of property.
Both parents have a right to see the CPS reports from the investigation. The parent who was accused of abuse or neglect is called the Respondent. The Respondent has the right to a lawyer during the court process. If the Respondent can't afford to hire a lawyer, the court will provide one.
In addition to making a report to law enforcement, anyone, including a child, who suspects child abuse or neglect, can make a report to Children's Protective Services by calling 855-444-3911. In addition, the Child Protection Law requires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Your attorney will document the caseworker violating state regulations and put together the necessary documents to obtain justice. You can also write a Declaration of Facts that outlines the ways CPS is acting unjustly and present it to the judge at your next hearing.
Yes, you or your child can refuse to talk to CPS unless they have a warrant or a cout order. However, the difficulty with refusing to talk to CPS is that they are a powerful agency with a well-earned reputation for stepping all over the rights of the folks that they are investigation.
Show your willingness to work with CPS while firmly asserting your innocence. Consider Civil Action for False Allegations: If the allegations against you are proven to be knowingly false, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit against the accuser for defamation, malicious prosecution, or emotional distress.
A CPS officer may try to convince you to let him or her into your home. It's important to remember that you are in no way obligated to let the social worker enter unless he or she has a warrant. Even if you know you are completely innocent, it's best to keep the CPS agent at a distance.