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Policy Manual
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 
Removal Hearings

22-6-5
Scheduling Removal Hearings

Policy

The Removal Hearing shall be scheduled by the hearing unit within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the request is received by the manager of the Administrative Hearings Unit.
Date, Time and Location of Hearing

The removal hearing may be held in the regional office of the department or another location designated by the hearing officer.

The Administrative Hearings Unit shall set a time and date which, to the extent possible, is convenient for all parties.
Notice

Notice of the removal hearing shall be given to the

· out of home care provider

· child's social worker

· child's attorney

· child's guardian ad litem.
Postponement of a Hearing

A removal hearing may be continued or postponed

· by the Administrative Hearings Unit for good cause with reasonable notice

· at the request of the attorney, out of home care provider or department staff for good reason, including, but not limited to

- unavoidable absence of necessary participants

- additional time required to prepare for the hearing.

Connecticut Department of Children and Families              Effective Date:   December 15, 1999 (New)