Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook:
A Guide to Abuse and Neglect Cases—Third Edition © 2006–2012

• Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook—Third Edition (2.91 MB PDF)

All updates issued since this benchbook's last publication date have been integrated into the content of the benchbook. The Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook is current through January 1, 2012. The benchbook is in PDF format and is fully searchable using Adobe Acrobat's search features.

NOTE: This benchbook does not represent a wholesale revision of its content. Indexes and other special sections have not yet been updated and are not included.

This benchbook explains the procedures required in child protective proceedings, from reporting and investigating suspected child abuse and neglect, to required court hearings in the Family Division of the Circuit Court, to appeals to the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Although child protective proceedings involve a complex interplay between the judicial and social services systems, detailed coverage is given only to required court procedures.

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