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Subject:Re: Expunging child abuse record of a minor parent
Dr. Fontes:
You did not allude to the State in question where CPS substantiated the minor's investigation of alleged abuse perpetrated by her. But, since I've assisted in many CPS Administrative Appeals Hearings, nationally, for the defense, I imagine the accused minor is entitled to her legal right to due process and the opportunity to appeal CPS' finding against her at hearing before a CPS Hearing Officer or Magistrate in an attempt to induce CPS to redact their disposition. With all due respect, to my knowledge, "expunging records" happens only in an alleged criminal case. You're alluding to a civil case herein whereby CPS ostensibly preponderated their investigation finding against the accused minor and placed her name on the States' Child Abuse Registry.
Dean Tong, MSc., CFC
8321 Fox Hollow Drive
Port Richey, Florida 34668
727.819.3993., Phone/Fax
813.417.5362., Cell
https://port.academia.edu/DeanTong
abuse-excuse.com
DeanTong@aol.com
In a message dated 5/21/2021 8:47:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, lfontes@rcn.com writes:
Dear colleagues,
I am asking for a colleague who is the GAL for a case where a 15 year old abused her young daughter. If CPS substantiates the abuse, she will never be able to work in nursing, childcare, etc, even though she is amenable to learning to become a better mother.
Are any of you aware of a state where minor parents can have child abuse records expunged when they turn 18 or 21? Or do you know where to find such info?
Thank you.
Lisa Fontes PhD.
Dr. Fontes:
You did not allude to the State in question where CPS substantiated the minor's investigation of alleged abuse perpetrated by her. But, since I've assisted in many CPS Administrative Appeals Hearings, nationally, for the defense, I imagine the accused minor is entitled to her legal right to due process and the opportunity to appeal CPS' finding against her at hearing before a CPS Hearing Officer or Magistrate in an attempt to induce CPS to redact their disposition. With all due respect, to my knowledge, "expunging records" happens only in an alleged criminal case. You're alluding to a civil case herein whereby CPS ostensibly preponderated their investigation finding against the accused minor and placed her name on the States' Child Abuse Registry.
Dean Tong, MSc., CFC
8321 Fox Hollow Drive
Port Richey, Florida 34668
727.819.3993., Phone/Fax
813.417.5362., Cell
https://port.academia.edu/DeanTong
abuse-excuse.com
DeanTongaol.com
In a message dated 5/21/2021 8:47:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, lfontesrcn.com writes:
Dear colleagues,
I am asking for a colleague who is the GAL for a case where a 15 year old abused her young daughter. If CPS substantiates the abuse, she will never be able to work in nursing, childcare, etc, even though she is amenable to learning to become a better mother.
Are any of you aware of a state where minor parents can have child abuse records expunged when they turn 18 or 21? Or do you know where to find such info?
Thank you.
Lisa Fontes PhD.