June 6, 2019

72 Hour Hearings: The First Court Hearing After Removal of a Child by CPS

72 Hour Hearings: The First Court Hearing After Removal of a Child by CPS

            In Washington State, when a child is removed from the home by CPS, by law there must be a court hearing within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) known as a 72 Hour Shelter Care Hearing. CPS is required by law to make reasonable efforts to inform the parents that their child w…