Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Training Materials

Articles on CHINS
                                       
Kilkelly, Michael, “Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Proceedings,” in Child Welfare Practice in Massachusetts (MCLE 2006, rev. 2009)

Statutes; Court Rules and Forms; Policies

CHINS Statute

Flow Chart of CHINS Statute

Uniform Rules for Permanency Hearings

Bail Order Form

Bail Appeal Form

Amended Bail Appeal Procedure

Juvenile Court Notice for Parents in CHINS cases

Jury Trial Waiver Form

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem

Memo of Understanding Between DCF and DYS Re: Pretrial Detention

Sample Motions and Forms

Motion to Dismiss (no attorney at preliminary hearing)

Motion to Dismiss (no attorney at preliminary hearing #2)

Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss (no judge at preliminary hearing)

Motion to Dismiss Stubborn Petition (child 17 years old)

Motion to Dismiss Truancy Petition (child 16 years old)

Motion to Dismiss CHINS Petition (unauthorized petitioner)

Motion to Expunge Arrest Warrant

Motion to Disallow Probation to Prosecute

Motion to Disallow ADA to Prosecute

Motion to Vacate Temporary Custody Order

Bail Argument Checklist

HIPAA Release Form

School Release Form