Is it legal for a CPS worker to interogate a handicapped 11 year old at thier school without the parent’s consent?
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Is it legal for a CPS worker to interogate a handicapped 11 year old at thier school without the parent’s consent?
A DHS worker posed as a substitute teacher at the school and questioned him privately without the parents consent or knowledge of such event to take place.
Asked on February 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Typically, a Child Protective Services worker can speak with a minor child at a school so long as it is in the prescence of a Supervising Official at the school, i.e. a Principal. However, CPS is requried to notify the parent/legal guardian that they questioned your child and there should be a written report made available to you concerning the nature of the conversation and what was said between all parties present.
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