Monthly CIP Cafe' - February 2023: Motions

GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

^____       Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court       ^____

Thursday, February 16th   | 12:00pm-1:00pm

APPROVED FOR 1 HOUR CLE/CEU

Speakers:

• Ellen Daigle Doskey, JD, Assistant District Attorney, Terrebonne Parish
• Rebecca May-Ricks, JD, CWLS*, Director, Mental Health Advocacy Service, Child Advocacy Program, NACC State Coordinator

* Child Welfare Law Specialist

Agenda:

12:00 – 12:30 pm            

Why file a motion? How can motions best be used in Child in Need of Care (CINC) cases? How can all stakeholders prepare for the hearing? 

12:30 – 12:50 pm            

What are some specific examples of CINC motions?

12:50 – 1:00 pm               

Questions and Discussion

Objectives:

• Learn what a motion is and the impact a motion may have on a case.
• Gain familiarity with motions that may be filed in Child in Need of Care cases.
• Understand one’s role at a motion hearing.

This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.