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CAFL Practice Aids

SJC Guidelines for Developing Proposed Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law in Child Welfare Cases 

Juvenile Court Guidelines for Court Investigators

Guideline procedures for the placement of children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families at the initiative of the court G.L. C. 119, §23C

Guidance on Appointment of Educational Surrogate Parents

MFFK form for Open Adoption Agreements

Juvenile Court Standing Order Concerning Electronic Recordings (October 13, 2004)

Juvenile Court Procedures Governing Intra-Departmental Transfers (April 1, 2004)

Juvenile Court Rules for the Care and Protection of Children (eff. 1/1/07)

Juvenile Court Time Standards (Standing Order 2-07)

Probate Court Time Standards (Standing Order 1-06)

 

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