Child Protective Services Investigations (“CPS”)
The initiation of an investigation of a child’s caretaker by Child Protective Services (“CPS”) in Maryland involves serious consequences. Legal representation by skilled counsel during such investigation is critical during this important administrative process. Sandler Law LLC is skilled and experienced in representing individuals through the CPS process and thoroughly and diligently advises clients during the investigation. Any investigation carries serious potential collateral consequences, including criminal charges. Sandler Law LLC effectively and aggressively guides clients through all aspects of the investigation and appreciates the immediacy of a client’s needs during this time.
Each health practitioner, police officer, educator, or human service worker acting in a professional capacity in Maryland who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect must immediately report such abuse or neglect to the local department of social services or appropriate law enforcement agency. The local department will investigate the report and initiate the investigation within 24 hours after receiving a report of suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child who lives in the State of Maryland for such act that occurred in the State, and within five (5) days after receiving a report of suspected neglect or mental injury.
Sandler Law LLC is available for the immediate needs of a client from the moment a client becomes aware that he or she is a target or a witness in a CPS investigation. Legal representation is critical for an individual to be properly advised of his or her rights during the investigative process and clients must completely understand the impact of the department’s findings once an investigation is completed.
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